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CPT 74221 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Radiologic Examination Esophagus Including Scout Chest Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Double-Contrast (Eg High-Density Barium And Effervescent Agent) Study
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 74221 by major payers:

bcbs

$134.45

uhc

$127.03

aetna

$134.70

cigna

$172.20

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United
74221$183.581477843449 - LU PAN742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONCTInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
74221$35.721336623578 - LEILA HARDY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
74221$59.401104995638 - KEVIN CONN742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
74221$35.721134126766 - ROBERT RIPLEY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
74221$183.581801888433 - HARSH SINGH742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONGANeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
74221$35.721801888433 - HARSH SINGH742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONWINeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
74221$183.581720114846 - TIFFANY STODDARD742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONVASurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
74221$35.721659516169 - JESSICA COURTNEY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONMICertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
74221$124.181881361780 - BRIANNE SNIDER742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONWIOccupational Therapist (225X00000X)
United
74221$183.581700086816 - ROBERTA FUNCK742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
United
74221$124.181790002350 - KRISTOPHER DAY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONWASurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
74221$124.181104875186 - WILLIAM UTZ742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONMNUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
74221$59.401003268749 - ELIZABETH GILMORE742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
74221$183.581710210273 - JENNIFER FAIRCLOTH742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONNCCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
74221$183.581407456585 - CHELSEA LEITER742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 74221 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 74221 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 74221 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
74210-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Pharynx And/Or Cervical Esophagus Including Scout Neck Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed Contrast (Eg Barium) Study (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
74220-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Esophagus Including Scoutchest Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Single-Contrast (Eg Barium) Study (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
74221-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Esophagus Including Scout Chest Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Double-Contrast (Eg High-Density Barium And Effervescent Agent) Study
74230-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Swallowing Function With Cineradiography/Videoradiography Including Scout Neck Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed Contrast (Eg Barium) Study (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 74221. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 74221 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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