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CPT 74246 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 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Including Scout Abdominal Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Double- Contrast (Eg High-Density Barium And Effervescent Agent) Study Including Glucagon When Administered (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
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 74246 by major payers:

bcbs

$159.81

uhc

$150.57

aetna

$169.11

cigna

$196.61

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United
74246$58.811710390547 - MELISSA ESPARZA742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZPediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207XP3100X)
United
74246$140.751548645021 - JELISA VICK742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONNMAcute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X)
United
74246$140.751215706767 - PATRICK KINSELLA742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCritical Care Medicine Registered Nurse (163WC0200X)
United
74246$144.001689023228 - HAMISH PATEL742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONFLInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
74246$140.751285703215 - JAMES HAYES742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
74246$202.801588601678 - NICHOLAS FRANCESCHINI742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
74246$202.801356381719 - DAVID ZABEL742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONDEPlastic Surgery Physician (208200000X)
United
74246$323.011639165954 - ROBERT MAXEY751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PAARDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
74246$140.751336551803 - KRISTI ANDREASSEN GUY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZPhysical Therapist (225100000X)
United
74246$288.571689095325 - HEALTH IMAGING PARTNERS, LLC271385885TXPhysiological Laboratory (293D00000X)
United
74246$140.751295717908 - KATHLEEN SIMMONDS742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
74246$58.811669960365 - JOSHUA WALLENTIN-FLORES742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONTNOrthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X)
United
74246$54.271609823194 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC, SACRED HEART HOME CARE590634434 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
74246$58.811316461296 - SONDRA WILLIAMS742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
74246$233.671760477236 - MUKUL MAHESHWARI751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
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 74246 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 74246 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 74246 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
74240-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Including Scout Abdominal Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Single- Contrast (Eg Barium) Study (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
74246-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Including Scout Abdominal Radiograph(S) And Delayed Image(S) When Performed; Double- Contrast (Eg High-Density Barium And Effervescent Agent) Study Including Glucagon When Administered (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
74248-CPTLowRadiologic Small Intestine Follow-Through Study Including Multiple Serial Images (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure For Upper Gi Radiologic Examination)
74250-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Small Intestine Includingmultiple Serial Images And Scout Abdominal Radiograph(S) When Performed; Single-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 74246. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 74246 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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