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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 78832 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Nuclear Medicine Procedures subgroup.
Rp Loclzj Tum Spect W Ct 2, 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 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 Days
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $790.93 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 78832 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $654.76 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 78832 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 78832 by major payers:
$1,067.58
BCBS / Anthem
$1,086.34
UnitedHealthcare
$1,053.90
Aetna
$1,297.56
Cigna
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CPT 78832
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Peter Kalos
$1,752.44Published rateZena Jameel
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$1,088.77Published rateBrian Fordham
Sunshine State Anesthesia Partners LLC
$313.79Published rateReza Eshraghi
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$141.21Published rateRachel Marra
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$120.02Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 78832. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 78814-CPT | High | Pet Scan With Ct Scan, A Pet (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan Creates Images By Detecting A Radioactive Substance That Has Been Given By Mouth Or Iv. A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan May Be Superimposed For Enhanced Views. |
| 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) |
| 78832-CPT | High | Rp Loclzj Tum Spect W Ct 2, 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 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 Days |
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