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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.
X-Ray-Guided Needle Placement, Fluoroscopic Guidance Is Used To Place A Needle In A Precise Location. Fluoroscopy Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement In Real-Time With The Aid Of Contrast Dye.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Radiologic Guidance |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 77002 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 77002 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77002 by major payers:
$129.94
$111.30
$131.36
$159.06
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CPT 77002
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Pouya Mohajer
North Shore-Lij Medical PC
$290.08Published rateMia Farida Pingul
Inova Health Care Services
$175.88Published rateGerald Karetnick
Bon Secours Charity Health System Inc
$124.06Published rateQurratulaen Khawaja-Javaid
Inova Health Care Services
$56.78Published rateGerald Karetnick
Bon Secours Charity Health System Inc
$32.33Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77002 vs. Other Radiologic Guidance Codes
The CPT 77002 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Radiologic Guidance. 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 77002 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76936-CPT | Moderate | Echo Guide For Artery Repair, Ultrasound Guided Compression Repair Of Arterial Pseudoaneurysm Or Arteriovenous Fistulae (Includes Diagnostic Ultrasound Evaluation Compression Of Lesion And Imaging) |
| 76937-CPT | Low | Us Guide Vascular Access, Ultrasound Guidance For Vascular Access Requiring Ultrasound Evaluation Of Potential Access Sites Documentation Of Selected Vessel Patency Concurrent Realtime Ultrasound Visualization Of Vascular Needle Entry With Permanent Recording And Reporting List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 76942-CPT | Low | Ultrasonic Guidance Proc, Ultrasonic Guidance For Needle Placement (E.G. Biopsy Aspiration Injection Localization Device) Imaging Supervision And Interpretation |
| 77002-CPT | Low | X-Ray-Guided Needle Placement, Fluoroscopic Guidance Is Used To Place A Needle In A Precise Location. Fluoroscopy Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement In Real-Time With The Aid Of Contrast Dye. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77002. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 77002 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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