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CPT 78802 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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 78802
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 78802

National average reimbursement for CPT 78802 by major payers:

bcbs

$354.22

uhc

$361.44

aetna

$386.06

cigna

$432.00

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CPT 78802
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Timothy Leihgeber

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1023079050Tax ID 75-1286819

    $747.08Published rate
  2. Amanbir Dhade

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    COAnesthesiology PhysicianNPI 1497997977Tax ID 74-2410946

    $526.19Published rate
  3. Christopher Raio

    Mercy Medical Center

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-1635088

    $428.82Published rate
  4. Robert Ripley

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZSurgery PhysicianNPI 1134126766Tax ID 74-2410946

    $273.94Published rate
  5. Dipak Jana

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZCardiovascular Disease PhysicianNPI 1629270731Tax ID 74-2410946

    $33.43Published rate

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CPT 78802 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78802 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 78802 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
78800-CPTModerateRp Loclzj Tum 1 Area 1 D Img, Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent S Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed Planar Single Area Eg Head Neck Chest Pelvis Single Day Imaging
78801-CPTModerateRp Loclzj Tum 2 Area 1 D Img, Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent S Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed Planar 2 Or More Areas Eg Abdomen And Pelvis Head And Chest 1 Or More Days Imaging Or Single Area Imaging Over 2 Or More Days
78802-CPTModerateRp Loclzj Tum Whbdy 1 D Img, Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent S Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed Planar Whole Body Single Day Imaging
78803-CPTModerateRp Loclzj Tum Spect 1 Area, Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent S Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed Tomographic Spect Single Area Eg Head Neck Chest Pelvis Or Acquisition Single Day Imaging

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78802. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78802 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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