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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78070 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78070 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78070 by major payers:
$313.10
$301.57
$308.75
$377.15
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CPT 78070
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Vernon Williams
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$787.67Published rateBhuvanaprasad Mandalapu
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$226.38Published rateIoana Irime
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$213.60Published rateRadiology Associates Of North Texas PA
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$100.15Published ratePatrick Kinsella
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$33.75Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78070 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78070 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Nuclear Medicine Procedures. 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 78070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78070-CPT | Moderate | Scan Of Parathyroid Gland, A Scan Of The Parathyroid Glands Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight The Tissues. These Glands Sit On Top Of The Thyroid Gland In The Neck. |
| 78071-CPT | Moderate | Scan Of Parathyroid Glands, A 3-D Image Is Taken Of The Parathyroid Glands Using Spect (Special Photon Emission Computed Tomography). A Ct Scan May Be Taken To Improve Viewing. |
| 78072-CPT | Moderate | Parathyroid Planar Imaging (In, Parathyroid Planar Imaging (Including Subtractionwhen Performed) With Tomographic (Spect) And Co Ncurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Anatomical Localization |
| 78075-CPT | Moderate | Adrenal Imag;Cortex/Medulla |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78070. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78070 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.
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