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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 78072 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Nuclear Medicine Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component MG - The order for this service does not have appropriate use criteria in the clinical decision support mechanism consulted by the ordering professional |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $383.11 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 78072 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $321.58 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 78072 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78072 by major payers:

$466.31
BCBS / Anthem

$494.21
UnitedHealthcare

$517.48
Aetna

$624.45
Cigna
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Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
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Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
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Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78072 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 78072. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| 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 78072. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78072 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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