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CPT 76497 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Ct Scan, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Made From A Sequence Of X-Rays Taken As The Scanner Moves In Circles Around The Body. The Images Are Assembled Into A 3-D View.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 76497 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $154.275 median of the 4 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 76497 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 76497 by major payers:
$300.13
BCBS / Anthem
$298.81
UnitedHealthcare
$146.86
Aetna
$225.24
Cigna
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CPT 76497
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Swedish Health Services, Swedish/Issaquah
Swedish Health Services
$298.17Published rateNorth Wheeler County Hospital District, Parkview Hospital
North Wheeler County Hospital District
$185.86Published rateHighlands Hospital And Health Center, Highlands Hospital Emergency Dept Physicians
Highlands Hospital And Health Center
$121.44Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Arlington Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Arlington
Columbia Medical Center Of Arlington Subsidiary Lp
$83.86Published ratePrime Healthcare Services, Saint John Hospital
$66.26Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 76497 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 76497. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76010-CPT | Low | X-Ray Of Child To Find Object, X-Rays Taken Of A Childs Digestive Tract From Nose To Rectum. The Images Are Taken To Find A Foreign Object. |
| 76145-CPT | High | Medical Physics Dose Eval Radiation Exposure Incl, Medical Physics Dose Evaluation For Radiation Exposure That Exceeds Institutional Review Threshold Incl Report |
| 76496-CPT | Moderate | X-Ray Of Structures In Motion, Fluoroscopy Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement Of Tissues In Real-Time. A Contrast Agent Is Introduced To Highlight Movements. |
| 76497-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Made From A Sequence Of X-Rays Taken As The Scanner Moves In Circles Around The Body. The Images Are Assembled Into A 3-D View. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 76497. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 76497 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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