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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.
Myocrd Img Pet Rst Strs W Ct, Myocardial Imaging Positron Emission Tomography Pet Perfusion Study Including Ventricular Wall Motion S And Or Ejection Fraction S When Performed Single Study At Rest Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography Transmission Scan
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 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 | View Medicare rates for 78430 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78430 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78430 by major payers:
$854.06
$919.94
$1,359.98
$1,695.91
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CPT 78430
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Amanda Reeder
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$1,923.75Published rateClifton Burt
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$159.11Published rateNancy Udall
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$135.00Published rateAnas Elkheder
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$69.01Published rateBaptist Health Care, Inc., Baptist Home Healt Care And Medical Equipment
Baptist Health Care Inc
$11.47Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78430 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78430 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 78430 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78414-CPT | Moderate | Heart Blood Flow Study, A Radioactive Substance Is Injected Into The Bloodstream. A Camera Records The Isotopes As They Flow Through One Full Heart Cycle. This Is One Method For Measuring The Physical Forces That Influence Blood Flow. |
| 78428-CPT | Moderate | Scan Of Heart Blood Flow, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. This Highlights Blood Flow In The Heart On A Scan So That Any Abnormal Passage Between Blood Vessels (Cardiac Shunt) May Be Viewed More Easily. |
| 78429-CPT | Moderate | Myocrd Img Pet 1 Std W Ct, Myocardial Imaging Positron Emission Tomography Pet Metabolic Evaluation Study Including Ventricular Wall Motion S And Or Ejection Fraction S When Performed Single Study With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography Transmission Scan |
| 78430-CPT | Moderate | Myocrd Img Pet Rst Strs W Ct, Myocardial Imaging Positron Emission Tomography Pet Perfusion Study Including Ventricular Wall Motion S And Or Ejection Fraction S When Performed Single Study At Rest Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography Transmission Scan |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78430. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78430 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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