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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 77078 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Bone/Joint Studies subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Bone/Joint Studies |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 77078 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $79.68 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 77078 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77078 by major payers:

$124.30
BCBS / Anthem

$145.10
UnitedHealthcare

$144.03
Aetna

$182.29
Cigna
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Saad Naseer
University Physicians Incorporated
Arthur Donahue
Diversified Radiology Of Colorado, PC
Alex Stuckey
Radiology Imaging Associates, PC
Gary Thieme
University Physicians Incorporated
Mark Faltaous
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77078 vs. Other Bone/Joint Studies Codes
The table lists codes related to 77078. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 77078-CPT | Low | Ct Scan For Bone Density, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Used For A Bone Mineral Density Study. The Images Help To Evaluate The Calcium And Mineral Content In One Or More Segments Of Bone. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. |
| 77080-CPT | Low | Bone Density Study, A Bone Density Study Measures The Amounts Of Calcium And Other Minerals With Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dexa). The Result Is An Assessment Of Bone Health. |
| 77081-CPT | Low | Bone Density Study, A Bone Density Study Measures The Amounts Of Calcium And Other Minerals With Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dexa). The Result Is An Assessment Of Bone Health. |
| 77085-CPT | Low | Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiomet, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dxa) Bone Density Study 1 Or More Sites Axial Skeleton (Eg Hips Pelvis Spine) Including Vertebral Fracture Assessment |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77078. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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