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CPT 78832 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Radiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radio Pharmaceutical Agent(S) (Includes Vascular Flow &Blood Pool Imaging When Performed);Tomographic (Spect) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomo Graphy (Ct)Transmission Scan For Anatomical Reviewlocalization And Determination/Detection Of Pathology Minimum 2 Areas (Eg Pelvis And Knees Chest And Abdomen) Or Separate Acquisitions (Eg Lung Ventilation And Perfusion)(Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
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

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 78832 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,067.58

uhc

$1,086.34

aetna

$1,053.90

cigna

$1,330.65

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For billing codeCPT 78832
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United
78832$1752.441538139738 - PETER KALOS900730395AZAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
78832$204.801407812035 - CHRISTOPHER GLYNN541677022AZAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
78832$105.841942627054 - DANIEL DEVINCENT610458376 - PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INCFLDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
78832$67.021972031334 - SOHINEE KADYLAK233030169 - (PA) SOCIETY HILL ANESTHESIA, P.C.FLCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
78832$168.821205183415 - GRETHE MORTENSON942854057 - IHC HEALTH SERVICES INCORNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
78832$649.301902845043 - NOEL TAN593214635 - FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INCFLNeonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (2080N0001X)
United
78832$120.021518119627 - LAURA COZZITORTO593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
78832$687.021437371036 - IGNACIO CASTELLON596014973 - (FL) SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICTFLRadiation Oncology Physician (2085R0001X)
United
78832$1229.981649701137 - YUMENG ZHANG593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLHematology & Oncology Physician (207RH0003X)
United
78832$1088.771841491461 - HIEN LIU593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCOHHematology & Oncology Physician (207RH0003X)
United
78832$443.301700032729 - APARNA DALAL680334324CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
78832$925.461053909770 - DAVID GUTHRIE GONZALEZ593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
78832$120.041831814540 - SUSANNAH SMITH593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
78832$742.761992735385 - KATHERINE HASSELBRINK390816845 - FROEDTERT SOUTH INCWIPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
78832$1208.691780655795 - RALPH PICKARD371363001 - (IL) RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCCOPediatric Radiology Physician (2085P0229X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 78832 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78832 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 78832 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
78814-CPTHighPosition Emission Tomography (Pet) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Attenuation Correction And Anatomical Localization Imaging; Limited Area (Eg Check Head/Neck)
78815-CPTHighPosition Emission Tomography (Pet) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Attenuation Correction And Anatomical Localization Imaging; Skull Base To Mid-Thigh
78816-CPTHighPosition Emission Tomography (Pet) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomography (Ct) For Attenuation Correction And Anatomical Localization Imaging; Whole Body
78832-CPTHighRadiopharmaceutical Localization Of Tumor Inflammatory Process Or Distribution Of Radio Pharmaceutical Agent(S) (Includes Vascular Flow &Blood Pool Imaging When Performed);Tomographic (Spect) With Concurrently Acquired Computed Tomo Graphy (Ct)Transmission Scan For Anatomical Reviewlocalization And Determination/Detection Of Pathology Minimum 2 Areas (Eg Pelvis And Knees Chest And Abdomen) Or Separate Acquisitions (Eg Lung Ventilation And Perfusion)(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 78832. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78832 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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