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CPT 78811 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Tumor Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography (Pet); Limited Area (Eg, Chest, Head/Neck)
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

PI - PET tumor initial treatment strategy

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 78811 by major payers:

bcbs

$875.76

uhc

$1,558.23

aetna

$1,406.40

cigna

$1,482.46

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United
78811$1192.931205187051 - MELISSA SCOTT742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
78811$121.441437644374 - JAMES DEES742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
78811$1392.201720087513 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC.593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
78811$2456.201962062455 - JUAN VARGAS742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
78811$2456.201801936513 - TRISHA HUTTON742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZAcute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X)
United
78811$65.651992424923 - JEFFREY ROTH742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
78811$1081.321427032812 - LESLIE OLSON742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONCAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
78811$121.441669447488 - BRADLEY NICOL742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZNeurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X)
United
78811$1081.321255726386 - SURAJUDEEN BOLARINWA742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONDCAdult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207XS0114X)
United
78811$3427.721235196742 - TIMOTHY GRAHAM751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
78811$2456.201295341089 - KAREN VANAMAN742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
78811$2334.771164058087 - BRYAN EBELING742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
78811$65.651396010856 - BERTRAND LIANG742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONKSNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
78811$2334.771427555168 - GREGORY CALDWELL742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
78811$1146.971477843449 - LU PAN742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 78811 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78811 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 78811 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-CPTModerateRadiopharmaceutical 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 (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
78801-CPTModerateRadiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflamm-Atory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceuti-Cal 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 (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
78802-CPTModerateRadiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflamm-Atory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceuti-Cal Agent(S) (Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed); Planar Whole Body Single Day Imaging (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)
78811-CPTModerateTumor Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography (Pet); Limited Area (Eg, Chest, Head/Neck)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78811. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78811 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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