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CPT 78492 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

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.

Myocrd Img Pet Mlt Rst Strs, 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
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 78492
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 78492

National average reimbursement for CPT 78492 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,012.13

uhc

$1,566.04

aetna

$1,528.83

cigna

$1,250.60

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CPT 78492
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  1. Carl Reynolds

    PACardiovascular Disease PhysicianNPI 1770502221Tax ID 23-2865181

    $2,837.09Published rate
  2. John Pappas

    MDVascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianNPI 1952340598Tax ID 20-0400464

    $1,531.64Published rate
  3. Shilo Gifford

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZMedical Physician AssistantNPI 1982988655Tax ID 74-2410946

    $1,312.29Published rate
  4. Lamb Healthcare Center

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1700854288Tax ID 75-2388515

    $731.23Published rate
  5. Benjamin Reeser

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZFamily Medicine PhysicianNPI 1285071381Tax ID 74-2410946

    $75.45Published rate

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CPT 78492 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78492 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 78492 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
78466-CPTModerateHeart Scan After Heart Attack, A Radioactive Substance Is Injected And Its Movement Through The Heart Is Recorded By A High-Energy Camera For Several Heart Cycles. The Procedure Helps To Identify The Extent And Location Of Any Heart Muscle Injury.
78468-CPTModerateHeart Scan After Heart Attack, A Radioactive Substance Is Injected And Its Movement Through The Heart Is Recorded By A High-Energy Camera For Several Heart Cycles. The Procedure Helps To Identify The Extent And Location Of Any Heart Muscle Injury.
78491-CPTModerateMyocrd Img Pet 1std Rst Strs, 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
78492-CPTHighMyocrd Img Pet Mlt Rst Strs, 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

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78492. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78492 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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