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CPT 78835 Fee Schedule

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.

Radiopharmaceutical Quantifica, Radiopharmaceutical Quantification Measurement(S) Single Area (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
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

PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 78835
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 78835

National average reimbursement for CPT 78835 by major payers:

bcbs

$115.21

uhc

$120.94

aetna

$114.68

cigna

$150.92

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CPT 78835
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Uzoma Igboagi

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    GADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1437508140Tax ID 75-1286819

    $208.42Published rate
  2. Ben Cranfill

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZUrology PhysicianNPI 1437121555Tax ID 74-2410946

    $138.61Published rate
  3. Christopher Raio

    St Francis Hospital

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-2050523

    $111.61Published rate
  4. Ryan Richter

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1083101638Tax ID 75-1286819

    $57.72Published rate
  5. Michael Jacobson

    Hroa 401k Plan

    VAOtolaryngology PhysicianNPI 1366442600Tax ID 54-1958039

    $18.15Published rate

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CPT 78835 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The CPT 78835 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 78835 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-CPTHighPet 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.
78815-CPTHighPet 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-CPTModerateRadiopharmaceutical 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)
78835-CPTLowRadiopharmaceutical Quantifica, Radiopharmaceutical Quantification Measurement(S) Single Area (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 78835. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 78835 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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