CPT 78831 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 26 - Professional component • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78831 by major payers:
$784.58
$836.27
$793.54
$1,038.40
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 78831 | $76.37 | 1982988655 - SHILO GIFFORD | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 78831 | $149.41 | 1891149043 - AUDREY LEE | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 78831 | $1221.01 | 1467494575 - MICHAEL BOWEN | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OR | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (207V00000X) |
United | 78831 | $1221.01 | 1982988655 - SHILO GIFFORD | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 78831 | $76.37 | 1487034039 - GREGORY DUHON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | LA | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 78831 | $1071.59 | 1396010856 - BERTRAND LIANG | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | CO | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 78831 | $149.41 | 1376017459 - NICHOLAS FINLINSON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 78831 | $149.41 | 1932527850 - MIRIAM MACK | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 78831 | $624.26 | 1750767729 - NAUMAN FAROOQ | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | PA | Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (207RC0200X) |
United | 78831 | $1221.01 | 1558857995 - BLAIR WHINERY | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | 78831 | $1071.59 | 1144849993 - MIRANDA ANDERSON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 78831 | $1836.11 | 1871750604 - JUAN LOZANO | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Neuroradiology Physician (2085N0700X) |
United | 78831 | $1611.45 | 1053439935 - GREGORY POE | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 78831 | $149.41 | 1952332470 - MARGARET KOBE | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Infectious Disease Physician (207RI0200X) |
United | 78831 | $149.41 | 1356901573 - ABAGAIL KRICK | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 78831 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 78831 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 78831 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78814-CPT | High | Position Emission Tomography (Pet) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Attenuation Correction And Anatomical Localization Imaging; Limited Area (Eg Check Head/Neck) |
| 78816-CPT | High | Position Emission Tomography (Pet) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Attenuation Correction And Anatomical Localization Imaging; Whole Body |
| 78830-CPT | Moderate | Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent(S) (Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed); Tomographic (Spect) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) Transmission Scan For Anatomical Review Localization And Determination/Detection Of Pathology Single Area (Eg Head Neck Chest Pelvis Or Acquisition Singledayimaging(Desc Rvsd 1/1/23) |
| 78831-CPT | Moderate | Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radiopharmaceutical Agent(S) (Includes Vascular Flow And Blood Pool Imaging When Performed); Tomographic (Spect) Minimum 2 Areas (Eg Pelvis And Knees Chest And Abdomen) Or Separate Acquisitions (Eg Lung Ventilation And Perfusion) Single Day Imaging Or Single Area Or Acquisition Over 2 Or More Day(Desc Rvsd 1/1/23) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78831. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 78831 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
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