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CPT 78315 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Nuclear Medicine Procedures subgroup.
Bone And Joint Scan, A Bone And/Or Joint Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight Areas On Images. Typically The Area Of The Scan Is Narrow But A Series Of Scans May Also Be Taken.
| 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 TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78315 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $250.46 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 78315 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78315 by major payers:
$393.40
BCBS / Anthem
$387.31
UnitedHealthcare
$404.74
Aetna
$468.79
Cigna
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CPT 78315
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The Medical Center Inc, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
The Medical Center Inc
$2,300.82Published rateHh Health System, Red Bay Hospital
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$736.26Published ratePascack Valley Hospital
$565.67Published rateEmerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC
$377.11Published rateMemorial Health Systems Inc, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center
$55.66Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 78315. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 78300-CPT | Moderate | Bone And Joint Scan, A Bone And/Or Joint Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight Areas On Images. Typically The Area Of The Scan Is Narrow But A Series Of Scans May Also Be Taken. |
| 78305-CPT | Moderate | Bone And Joint Scan, A Bone And/Or Joint Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight Areas On Images. Typically The Area Of The Scan Is Narrow But A Series Of Scans May Also Be Taken. |
| 78306-CPT | Moderate | Bone And Joint Scan, A Bone And/Or Joint Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight Areas On Images. Typically The Area Of The Scan Is Narrow But A Series Of Scans May Also Be Taken. |
| 78315-CPT | Moderate | Bone And Joint Scan, A Bone And/Or Joint Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight Areas On Images. Typically The Area Of The Scan Is Narrow But A Series Of Scans May Also Be Taken. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78315. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78315 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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