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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 74018 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Radiologic Examination Abdome, Radiologic Examination Abdomen 1 View Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $29.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 74018 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $23.92 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 74018 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 74018 by major payers:
$36.61
BCBS / Anthem
$33.17
UnitedHealthcare
$36.03
Aetna
$51.15
Cigna
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CPT 74018
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Salvatore Farruggia
North Shore-Lij Medical PC
$65.94Published rateNidhi Mehta
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$32.80Published rateAlexandru Bageac
$17.23Published rateRobert Farrell
Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi
$11.39Published rateJacquelyn Smith
$8.94Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 74018 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 74018. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 74018-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Abdome, Radiologic Examination Abdomen 1 View Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 74019-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Abdome, Radiologic Examination Abdomen 2 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 74021-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Abdome, Radiologic Examination Abdomen 3 Or More Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 74150-CPT | Low | Ct Scan Of Abdomen, Ct (Computed Tomography) Of The Abdomen. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected To Make The Area Easier To See. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 74018. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 74018 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
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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