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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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| 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 | None RT - Right side of body 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 73220 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 73220 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 73220 by major payers:
$648.58
$696.99
$684.28
$772.70
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CPT 73220
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Edward Tang
$3,073.16Published rateSonnett Clever
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$535.15Published rateMeredith Markey
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$409.57Published rateGrethe Mortenson
Hudson Hospital Inc
$245.08Published rateRohin Mehta
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$120.94Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 73220 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 73220 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 73220 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| 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 73220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 73220 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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