Data Platform
Sign InTry for Free

CPT 77078 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 Bone Mineral Density Study 1 Or More Sites Axial Skeleton
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Bone/Joint Studies

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 77078 by major payers:

bcbs

$124.30

uhc

$145.10

aetna

$144.03

cigna

$186.59

Preview provider-level rates for...
For billing codeCPT 77078
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

Select a payer to view fee schedule data

Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for CPT 77078

United
77078$234.741225049000 - ROBERT JOHNSTON841156388 - (CO) DIVERSIFIED RADIOLOGY OF COLORADO, PCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$89.371780655548 - VASEEM IQBAL161583997 - (NY) BRAIN & SPINE MEDICAL SERVICES, PLLCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$19.871508863549 - LISA LANGMO800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$131.991457538498 - BENJAMIN SACKS840597929 - RADIOLOGY IMAGING ASSOCIATES, PCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$326.451932394335 - NICOLE RESTAURI742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$131.991366858177 - JESSICA COX840597929 - RADIOLOGY IMAGING ASSOCIATES, PCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$149.001255306726 - COLORADO IMAGING ASSOCIATES PC840592164 - (CO) COLORADO IMAGING ASSOCIATES, P.C.CODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$148.221932605870 - MATTHEW SCHMIDT840597929 - RADIOLOGY IMAGING ASSOCIATES, PCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$296.641255505368 - BRETT YOUNG680637976 - (OR) BEND MEMORIAL CLINIC, PCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$127.011639152655 - LAWRENCE BUB941603784 - ENLOE MEDICAL CENTERCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$413.301972506186 - RODNEY HUTSON473109067 - SPECIALISTS IN MEDICAL IMAGING, S.C.CODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$191.611538192612 - DARREN CUTTER475021191 - (CO) ORTHOPEDIC CENTERS OF COLORADO, LLCCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$113.941992896765 - PAUL YATES412007905 - VIRTUAL RADIOLOGIC CORPORATIONCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$12.731942284278 - MICHELE KEYS383316559 - IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATIONCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77078$182.391275875973 - JAMES HAUG362177139 - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

Want to see your competitors' rates?

Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.

Here's what you can do with PayerPrice

Renegotiate your managed care contracts

Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.

Prospect for new business using fee schedules

Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.

Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows

Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.

PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.

CPT 77078 vs. Other Bone/Joint Studies Codes

The CPT 77078 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 77078 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
77078-CPTLowComputed Tomography Bone Mineral Density Study 1 Or More Sites Axial Skeleton
77080-CPTLowDual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dxa), Bone Densi Ty Study, 1 Or More Sites; Axial Skeleton (Eg, Hip S, Pelvis, Spine)
77081-CPTLowDual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dxa), Bone Density Study, 1 Or More Sites; Appendicular Skeleton (Peripheral) (Eg, Radius, Wrist, Heel)
77084-CPTModerateMagnetic Resonance Imaging Bone Marrow Blood Supply

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.

Understanding the 77078 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.

FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON

Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.

Bring your top codes (like CPT 77078) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.