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CPT 73040 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 73040 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.

X-Ray Of Shoulder Joint Motion, An Exam Of The Shoulder Joint Using A Fluoroscope. Fluoroscopy Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement In Real-Time With The Aid Of Contrast Dye.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$134.61 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 73040
Medicaid Fee Schedule$108.55 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 73040

National average reimbursement for CPT 73040 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$164.65

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$132.49

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$146.99

Aetna

Cigna logo

$175.64

Cigna

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CPT 73040
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Jonathan Dickson

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    ARPhysician AssistantNPI 1487110474Tax ID 75-1286819

    $253.53Published rate
  2. Jacob Veater

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1467128306Tax ID 74-2410946

    $175.80Published rate
  3. Timothy Raissian

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1225349715Tax ID 74-2410946

    $130.19Published rate
  4. Daniel Chow

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    IDCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1821377607Tax ID 74-2410946

    $45.61Published rate
  5. Christopher Raio

    Mercy Medical Center

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-1635088

    $22.24Published rate

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CPT 73040 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 73040. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
73020-CPTLowX-Ray Shoulder;1 View
73030-CPTLowX-Ray Shoulder;Complete,Minimum Of 2 Vie
73040-CPTLowX-Ray Of Shoulder Joint Motion, An Exam Of The Shoulder Joint Using A Fluoroscope. Fluoroscopy Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement In Real-Time With The Aid Of Contrast Dye.
73050-CPTLowRadiologic Exam; Acromioclavicular Joint Bilate W/ Or W/O, Radiologic Examination; Acromioclavicular Joints Bilateral With Or W

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 73040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 73040 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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