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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 77438 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Radiation Oncology Treatment subgroup.
Radiation Therapy On The Skin, Radiation Therapy On The Surface Of The Skin. This Procedure Is Generally Used To Treat Skin Cancer.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Radiation Oncology Treatment |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $110.56 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 77438 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $104.505 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 77438 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77438 by major payers:
$326.96
BCBS / Anthem
$165.54
UnitedHealthcare
$452.16
Aetna
$N/A
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77438 vs. Other Radiation Oncology Treatment Codes
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 77438-CPT | Moderate | Radiation Therapy On The Skin, Radiation Therapy On The Surface Of The Skin. This Procedure Is Generally Used To Treat Skin Cancer. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77438. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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