CPT 78433 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| 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 | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78433 by major payers:
$1,158.83
$3,107.76
$1,636.38
$2,757.69
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 78433 | $4575.64 | 1255726386 - SURAJUDEEN BOLARINWA | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | DC | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207XS0114X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1689878530 - KATHRYN FEUQUAY | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 78433 | $7208.35 | 1104141399 - ERIC WEISSMANN | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 78433 | $7208.35 | 1124664982 - BRILYN AKERLEY | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1043607377 - KAITLYN LOSEY | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 78433 | $4575.64 | 1073562930 - ANAS ELKHEDER | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | CO | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1093945081 - GINA BADESCU | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | NC | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1821262338 - VINCENT MAURER | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Physical Therapist (225100000X) |
United | 78433 | $93.50 | 1013092543 - KIM CARLTON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 78433 | $3099.83 | 1033117007 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 78433 | $4758.62 | 1609950500 - MICHAEL REIDY | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | NV | Pulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X) |
United | 78433 | $93.55 | 1912070608 - CHRISTIAN BREBURDA | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | CA | Cardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X) |
United | 78433 | $2337.83 | 1346668225 - STEPHANIE RICE | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | NY | Radiation Oncology Physician (2085R0001X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1114289105 - ANNA TORGESON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | MD | Radiation Oncology Physician (2085R0001X) |
United | 78433 | $182.99 | 1003268749 - ELIZABETH GILMORE | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 78433 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78433 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 78433 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78429-CPT | Moderate | 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 | 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 |
| 78431-CPT | High | Myocardial Imaging Positron Emission Tomography (Pet) Perfusion Study (Including Ventricular Wall Motion[S] And/Or Ejection Fraction[S] When Performed); Multiple Studies At Rest And Stress (Exercise Or Pharmacologic) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography Transmission Scan |
| 78433-CPT | High | Myocardial Imaging Positron Emission Tomography (Pet) Combined Perfusion With Metabolic Evaluation Study (Including Ventricular Wall Motion[S] And/Or Ejection Fraction[S] When Performed) Dual Radiotracer (Eg Myocardial Viability); 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 78433. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78433 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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