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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.
Bone Length Study, X-Ray Images Are Taken In Order To Accurately Measure The Length Of The Long Bones In The Legs And Arms.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Bone/Joint Studies |
| 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 77073 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 77073 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77073 by major payers:
$54.54
$48.33
$54.73
$70.23
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CPT 77073
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Kalpesh Patel
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$62.40Published rateGregory Milios
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$39.59Published rateKim Carlton
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$37.50Published rateRoxanne Garciaorr
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$22.80Published rateHassan Shafeeq
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$14.06Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77073 vs. Other Bone/Joint Studies Codes
The CPT 77073 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Bone/Joint Studies. 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 77073 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 77072-CPT | Low | Bone Age Study, A Bone Age Study Evaluates Growth And Development By Comparing X-Rays Of A Childs Bones To Standard Images Grouped By Age. |
| 77073-CPT | Low | Bone Length Study, X-Ray Images Are Taken In Order To Accurately Measure The Length Of The Long Bones In The Legs And Arms. |
| 77074-CPT | Low | Bone Exam By X-Ray, A Bone Survey Takes X-Ray Images Of One Or More Bones And Can Include All Bones In The Body. The Images Are Studied For A Number Of Reasons Such As To Find Evidence Of Healed Breaks Or To Assess Damage From Disease. |
| 77075-CPT | Low | Bone Exam By X-Ray, A Bone Survey Takes X-Ray Images Of One Or More Bones And Can Include All Bones In The Body. The Images Are Studied For A Number Of Reasons Such As To Find Evidence Of Healed Breaks Or To Assess Damage From Disease. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77073. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 77073 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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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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