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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 73218 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Mri Of An Arm, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of One Or Both Arms. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight An Area. Multiple Images May Be Taken.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $303.28 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 73218 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $244.73 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 73218 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 73218 by major payers:
$411.91
BCBS / Anthem
$468.96
UnitedHealthcare
$515.57
Aetna
$536.53
Cigna
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CPT 73218
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Big Spring Vamc
$728.71Published rateMatthew Moore
Professional Radiology, Inc.
$538.83Published rateEl Campo Memorial Hospital
$476.39Published rateProgressive Acute Care Dauterive, LLC, Dauterive Hospital
Progressive Acute Care Dauterive LLC
$298.19Published rateAlexander Tran Md PA
$69.09Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 73218. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 73218-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of An Arm, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of One Or Both Arms. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight An Area. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 73219-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of An Arm, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of One Or Both Arms. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight An Area. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 73220-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of The Arm, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of An Arm. A Contrast Agent Is Introduced To Highlight Areas And Multiple Images Are Taken. |
| 73221-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of An Arm Joint, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of A Shoulder Elbow Or Wrist Joint. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight An Area. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 73218. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 73218 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are a set of medical codes used by physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to describe the services they provide to patients. These codes are essential for accurate billing and to track medical services.
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The cost of a medical service can be influenced by several factors, including the specific CPT code for the procedure, your geographic location, the type of facility (e.g., hospital, outpatient clinic), the provider's experience, your insurance coverage, and negotiations between providers and insurance companies. Tools like Payerprice can help provide transparency into these varying costs.
Prices for the same medical service can vary significantly due to differences in geographic location, varying contracts between insurance payers and healthcare providers, different overhead costs of facilities, the provider's reputation or specialty, and whether the service is performed in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Understanding these variations often requires access to specific fee schedules, which can be found using tools like Payerprice.
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A fee schedule is a comprehensive listing of fees used by insurance companies to pay physicians or other providers. It specifies the maximum dollar amount that an insurer will pay for a particular service or procedure. These schedules are often based on CPT codes and can vary significantly between different payers and locations, making tools like Payerprice valuable for research.