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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 | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78601 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78601 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78601 by major payers:
$238.25
$242.93
$241.00
$301.99
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CPT 78601
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Health Imaging Partners LLC
$659.61Published rateNavjot Singh
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$337.19Published rateThomas Hayes
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$168.41Published rateManmeet Bedi
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$43.20Published ratePaul Lanier
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$21.78Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78601 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78601 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 78601 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78600-CPT | Moderate | Images Of The Brain, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. A Gamma Camera Creates Up To Three Images Of Brain Tissue By Detecting The Radiation. Views May Also Show Blood Flow. |
| 78601-CPT | Moderate | Images Of The Brain, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. A Gamma Camera Creates Up To Three Images Of Brain Tissue By Detecting The Radiation. Views May Also Show Blood Flow. |
| 78605-CPT | Moderate | Images Of The Brain, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. A Gamma Camera Creates At Least 4 Images Of Brain Tissue By Detecting The Radiation. Views May Also Show Blood Flow. |
| 78606-CPT | Moderate | Images Of The Brain, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. A Gamma Camera Creates At Least 4 Images Of Brain Tissue By Detecting The Radiation. Views May Also Show Blood Flow. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78601. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78601 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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