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CPT 78730 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.

Bladder Residual Scan, A Bladder Residual Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight The Bladder When Full And Then When Empty. The Test Is Used To Find Where A Bladder Is Blocked Or Identify Where There May Be Problems.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

99 - Other POS

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow
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National average reimbursement for CPT 78730 by major payers:

bcbs

$93.17

uhc

$87.82

aetna

$82.10

cigna

$105.09

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CPT 78730
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  1. Radiology Associates Of Tarrant County PA

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    TXDiagnostic Ultrasound PhysicianNPI 1841484508Tax ID 75-1286819

    $200.30Published rate
  2. Asra Khan

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    WAFamily Medicine PhysicianNPI 1134431885Tax ID 74-2410946

    $110.98Published rate
  3. Camilla Grant

    Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.

    VAPhysical TherapistNPI 1306391610Tax ID 54-1383504

    $89.34Published rate
  4. James Montgomery

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1861805913Tax ID 75-1286819

    $19.86Published rate
  5. Daniel Merrill

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    CAPediatrics PhysicianNPI 1467914291Tax ID 74-2410946

    $6.75Published rate

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CPT 78730 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78730 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 78730 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
78709-CPTModerateScan Of Kidney Function, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. This Highlights A Kidney On A Scan So That Its Function May Be Viewed More Easily. Blood Flow Through The Organ May Be Viewed. A Drug May Be Given To Stimulate Kidney Function For The Evaluation.
78725-CPTLowKidney Function Study, A Radioactive Substance Is Injected And Then Blood Samples Are Taken At Periodic Intervals. Changes In The Amount Of The Substance Help To Evaluate Kidney Function.
78730-CPTLowBladder Residual Scan, A Bladder Residual Scan Uses A Radioactive Substance To Highlight The Bladder When Full And Then When Empty. The Test Is Used To Find Where A Bladder Is Blocked Or Identify Where There May Be Problems.
78740-CPTModerateScan Of Urine Flow, A Radioactive Substance Is Given By Mouth Or Iv. This Highlights The Bladder On A Scan During Urination So That Any Backflow 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 78730. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78730 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

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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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