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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.
Ct-Guided Needle Placement, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Used To Guide The Placement Of A Needle For A Biopsy. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 77012 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 77012 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77012 by major payers:
$176.47
$199.00
$227.53
$238.17
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CPT 77012
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Charleston Radiologists PA
Charleston Radiologists, P.A.
$289.92Published rateJames Reeves
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$185.67Published rateTheodore Gabig
Stony Brook Internists P C
$123.72Published rateAlan Kaufman
$79.55Published rateRobert Gluck
$40.18Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 77011-CPT | Moderate | Ct-Guided Imaging, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Creates Images From Multiple Locations Around An Area. These Images Are Assembled Into A Stereotactic Image A 3-D Map That Uses Two Or More Points To Precisely Locate A Point In-Between. |
| 77012-CPT | Low | Ct-Guided Needle Placement, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Used To Guide The Placement Of A Needle For A Biopsy. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. |
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
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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