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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.
Radioactive Drug Iv Injection, An Injection Through An Iv Of A Radioactive Drug. The Drug Highlights Tissue In A Suspect Area That Will Be Studied As Part Of Diagnosis Or Staging.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 78808 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 78808 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78808 by major payers:
$61.55
$49.19
$45.99
$70.65
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CPT 78808
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Hospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of St. Mary, Bayou Bend Health System
Hospital Service District No 1 Of The Parish Of St Mary
$589.01Published rateHilton Head Health System, L.P., Hilton Head Hospital
$377.11Published rateFrank Kosarek
Spectrum Healthcare Partners, P.A.
$99.04Published ratePaul Fisher
Richland Memorial Hospital Inc
$57.75Published rateAndrew Kaddis
Pacific Emergency Providers
$34.97Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 78808 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78808 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 78808 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78800-CPT | Moderate | Rp 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-CPT | Moderate | Rp 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-CPT | Moderate | Rp 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 |
| 78808-CPT | Low | Radioactive Drug Iv Injection, An Injection Through An Iv Of A Radioactive Drug. The Drug Highlights Tissue In A Suspect Area That Will Be Studied As Part Of Diagnosis Or Staging. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78808. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78808 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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