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CPT 78803 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.

Rp 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
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

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 78803
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 78803

National average reimbursement for CPT 78803 by major payers:

bcbs

$403.46

uhc

$424.41

aetna

$468.25

cigna

$510.19

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CPT 78803
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  1. St Francis Medical Center, Inc

    St Francis Medical Center Inc

    LAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1295723229Tax ID 72-0408970

    $2,938.37Published rate
  2. Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Schertz

    Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1639422504Tax ID 45-2497248

    $1,305.93Published rate
  3. Columbia Plaza Medical Center Of Fort Worth Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Fort Worth

    Columbia Plaza Medical Center Of Fort Worth Subsidiary Lp

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1659323772Tax ID 62-1682202

    $611.65Published rate
  4. Brittany Ptachick

    Hroa 401k Plan

    VAFamily Nurse PractitionerNPI 1053866707Tax ID 54-1958039

    $275.89Published rate
  5. El Campo Memorial Hospital

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1003192311Tax ID 45-2750258

    $53.77Published rate

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CPT 78803 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78803 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 78803 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 78803. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78803 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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