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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.
Heart First Pass Single, Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging Planar First Pass Technique Single Study At Rest Or With Stress Exercise And Or Pharmacologic Wall Motion Study Plus Ejection Fraction With Or Without Quantification
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None TC - Technical component 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78481 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78481 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78481 by major payers:
$211.60
$225.63
$200.80
$265.29
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CPT 78481
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Robert Mendenhall
$1,133.20Published rateKatherine Griese
William Beaumont Hospital
$225.33Published rateLisa Thiel
Mercy Womens Health Services
$156.25Published rateMichael Loeffler
Michael Loeffler, M.D., P.A.
$96.30Published rateMedical Consultants Of Florida, LLC, Medflorida Medical Center
Medical Consultants Of Palm Beach, LLC
$38.25Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78481 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78481 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 78481 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78472-CPT | Moderate | Heart Blood Pool Scan, A Heart Blood Pool Scan Shows How Well The Heart Is Pumping Blood. One Or More Pictures Of The Heart Will Be Taken During The Scan After A Radioactive Substance Is Given To Highlight The Blood Flow. Pictures May Be Taken At Rest And While Exercising. |
| 78473-CPT | Moderate | Heart Blood Pool Scan, A Heart Blood Pool Scan Shows How Well The Heart Is Pumping Blood. One Or More Pictures Of The Heart Will Be Taken During The Scan After A Radioactive Substance Is Given To Highlight The Blood Flow. Pictures May Be Taken At Rest And While Exercising. |
| 78481-CPT | Moderate | Heart First Pass Single, Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging Planar First Pass Technique Single Study At Rest Or With Stress Exercise And Or Pharmacologic Wall Motion Study Plus Ejection Fraction With Or Without Quantification |
| 78483-CPT | Moderate | Heart Blood Pool Scan, A Heart Blood Pool Scan Shows How Well The Heart Is Pumping Blood. One Or More Pictures Of The Heart Will Be Taken During The Scan After A Radioactive Substance Is Given To Highlight The Blood Flow. Pictures May Be Taken At Rest And While Exercising. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78481. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78481 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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