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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 77048 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Breast, Mammography subgroup.
Mri Breast C W Cad Uni, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Breast Without And With Contrast Material S Including Computer Aided Detection Cad Real Time Lesion Detection Characterization And Pharmacokinetic Analysis When Performed Unilateral
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Breast, Mammography |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $334.01 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 77048 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $269.68 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 77048 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77048 by major payers:
$435.37
BCBS / Anthem
$621.26
UnitedHealthcare
$460.55
Aetna
$555.80
Cigna
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CPT 77048
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Megan Rayman
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$1,431.43Published rateCarolina Radiology Associates LLC
Carolina Radiology Associates, LLC
$593.46Published rateKarlie Ryan
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
$394.45Published rateVirginia Rowland
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$244.17Published rateAmy Moore
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
$107.19Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77048 vs. Other Breast, Mammography Codes
The table lists codes related to 77048. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 77046-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of One Or Both Breasts, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of One Or Both Breasts. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 77047-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of One Or Both Breasts, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of One Or Both Breasts. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 77048-CPT | Moderate | Mri Breast C W Cad Uni, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Breast Without And With Contrast Material S Including Computer Aided Detection Cad Real Time Lesion Detection Characterization And Pharmacokinetic Analysis When Performed Unilateral |
| 77049-CPT | Moderate | Mri Breast C W Cad Bi, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Breast Without And With Contrast Material S Including Computer Aided Detection Cad Real Time Lesion Detection Characterization And Pharmacokinetic Analysis When Performed Bilateral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77048. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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