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CPT 78660 Fee Schedule

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.

Scan Of Tear Duct Function, A Radioactive Substance Is Given In Eye Drops. This Highlights A Tear Duct On A Scan So That Its Function May Be Viewed More Easily.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 78660
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 78660

National average reimbursement for CPT 78660 by major payers:

bcbs

$217.54

uhc

$198.64

aetna

$194.38

cigna

$226.14

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CPT 78660
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Health Imaging Partners, LLC

    TXPhysiological LaboratoryNPI 1982317079Tax ID 27-1385885

    $553.70Published rate
  2. Erick Imbertson

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    CAGastroenterology PhysicianNPI 1346541380Tax ID 74-2410946

    $266.41Published rate
  3. Baycare Home Care, Inc.

    Baycare Home Care Inc

    FLHome Health AgencyNPI 1720087513Tax ID 59-3582520

    $184.55Published rate
  4. Leon Home Health, LLC, Leon At Home

    FLHome Health AgencyNPI 1891774519Tax ID 26-1288029

    $128.52Published rate
  5. Kathleen Collins

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZSurgery PhysicianNPI 1942737978Tax ID 74-2410946

    $23.01Published rate

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CPT 78660 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78660 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 78660 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
78630-CPTModerateCerebrospinal Fluid Scan, A Scan Of The Cerebrospinal Fluid Uses A Radioactive Substance To Produce Images Of The Fluid Flow Around And Within The Brain And Spinal Cord.
78635-CPTModerateCerebrospinal Fluid Scan, A Scan Of The Cerebrospinal Fluid Uses A Radioactive Substance To Produce Images Of The Fluid Flow Around And Within The Brain And Spinal Cord.
78645-CPTModerateCerebrospinal Fluid Scan, A Scan Of The Cerebrospinal Fluid Uses A Radioactive Substance To Produce Images Of The Fluid Flow Around And Within The Brain And Spinal Cord.
78660-CPTModerateScan Of Tear Duct Function, A Radioactive Substance Is Given In Eye Drops. This Highlights A Tear Duct On A Scan So That Its Function May Be Viewed More Easily.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78660. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78660 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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