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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 78451 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78451 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78451 by major payers:
$386.42
$422.06
$404.40
$484.30
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CPT 78451
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Charleston Radiologists PA
Charleston Radiologists, P.A.
$686.60Published rateKelly Ridges
Allergy & Asthma Of Dupage, S.C.
$474.87Published rateThomas Fleeter
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$354.19Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$93.89Published rateNatalia Castro
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$74.98Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78451 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78451 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 78451 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78451-CPT | Moderate | Ht Muscle Image Spect Sing, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Tomographic Spect Including Attenuation Correction Qualitative Or Quantitative Wall Motion Ejection Fraction By First Pass Or Gated Technique Additional Quantification When Performed Single Study At Rest Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic |
| 78452-CPT | Moderate | Ht Muscle Image Spect Mult, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Tomographic Spect Including Attenuation Correction Qualitative Or Quantitative Wall Motion Ejection Fraction By First Pass Or Gated Technique Additional Quantification When Performed Multiple Studies At Rest And Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic And Or Redistribution And Or Rest Reinjection |
| 78453-CPT | Moderate | Ht Muscle Image Planar Sing, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Planar Including Qualitative Or Quantitative Wall Motion Ejection Fraction By First Pass Or Gated Technique Additional Quantification When Performed Single Study At Rest Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic |
| 78454-CPT | Moderate | Ht Musc Image Planar Mult, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Planar Including Qualitative Or Quantitative Wall Motion Ejection Fraction By First Pass Or Gated Technique Additional Quantification When Performed Multiple Studies At Rest And Or Stress Exercise Or Pharmacologic And Or Redistribution And Or Rest Reinjection |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78451. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78451 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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