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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.
Scan 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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78740 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78740 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78740 by major payers:
$251.31
$239.27
$242.90
$296.42
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CPT 78740
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Robert Reuter
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$572.95Published rateKenneth Bescak
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$333.60Published rateWilliam Reese
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$176.47Published rateAntonio Moore
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$49.18Published rateJames Hayes
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$23.62Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78740 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78740 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 78740 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78709-CPT | Moderate | Scan 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-CPT | Low | Kidney 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-CPT | Low | 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. |
| 78740-CPT | Moderate | Scan 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 78740. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78740 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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