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CPT 77012 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.

Computed Tomography Guidance For Needle Placement (Eg Biopsy Aspiration Injection Localization Device) Radiological Supervision And Interpretation
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Radiologic Guidance

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 77012 by major payers:

bcbs

$176.47

uhc

$199.00

aetna

$227.53

cigna

$244.58

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United
77012$234.601700390861 - DYMAN KWARCIAK742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONILHospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (207QH0002X)
United
77012$66.261528065919 - DAVID VAN DE WYNGAERDE742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONNCOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
77012$167.701538194360 - THEODORE GABIG112558775 - (NY) STONY BROOK INTERNISTS P CNYHematology & Oncology Physician (207RH0003X)
United
77012$94.851972530996 - PATRICIA WRIGHT541383504 - TOWN CENTER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.C.VAOccupational Therapist (225X00000X)
United
77012$57.181598084238 - SHYAMA MATHEWS264203938 - (NJ) PRINCETON HEALTHCARE AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS PCNJGynecology Physician (207VG0400X)
United
77012$185.671306502703 - RACHEL LABELLA541383504 - TOWN CENTER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.C.VAOrthopedic Physical Therapist (2251X0800X)
United
77012$40.181548394026 - WARREN LYONS112515717NYGeneral Practice Physician (208D00000X)
United
77012$149.181871856864 - JOSEPH DEBLASIO264203938 - (NJ) PRINCETON HEALTHCARE AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS PCNJInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
77012$185.671962614933 - JAMES REEVES541383504 - TOWN CENTER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.C.VAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
77012$54.751548394026 - WARREN LYONS112515717NYGeneral Practice Physician (208D00000X)
United
77012$215.851871856864 - JOSEPH DEBLASIO264203938 - (NJ) PRINCETON HEALTHCARE AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS PCNJInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
77012$383.061073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
77012$48.591548394026 - WARREN LYONS112515717NYGeneral Practice Physician (208D00000X)
United
77012$149.181871856864 - JOSEPH DEBLASIO264203938 - (NJ) PRINCETON HEALTHCARE AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS PCNJInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
77012$79.551528170792 - IAN WALL112515717NYInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 77012 vs. Other Radiologic Guidance Codes

The CPT 77012 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 77012 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
76937-CPTLowUltrasound Guidance For Vascular Access Requiring Ultrasound Evaluation For Potential Access Sites Documentation Of Selected Vessel Patency Concurrent Realtime Ultrasound Visualization Of Vascular Needle Entry With Permenant Recording And Reporting (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
77002-CPTLowFluoroscopic Guidance For Needle Placement (Eg Biopsy Aspiration Injection Localization Device) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure). (Desc Revised 1/1/2017)
77011-CPTModerateComputed Tomography Guidance For Sterotactic Localization
77012-CPTLowComputed Tomography Guidance For Needle Placement (Eg Biopsy Aspiration Injection Localization Device) Radiological Supervision And Interpretation

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77012. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 77012 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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