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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.
Intra-Articulr Radionuclide Therapy
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Nuclear Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component GR - Hospital ESRD facility to Residence GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 79440 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 79440 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 79440 by major payers:
$150.77
$164.84
$147.63
$192.66
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CPT 79440
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David Dinan
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$371.73Published rateBoceifus Medlin
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$269.39Published rateNicole Kurnik
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$169.19Published rateHealth Imaging Partners, LLC
$122.69Published rateNauman Farooq
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$34.36Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 79440 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 79440 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 79440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79005-CPT | Low | Radiopharmaceutical Therapy, By Oral Administration |
| 79101-CPT | Low | Radiopharmaceutical Therapy, By Intravenous Administration |
| 79440-CPT | Low | Intra-Articulr Radionuclide Therapy |
| 79445-CPT | Moderate | Radiopharmaceu Therap By Intra-Arterial Particulate Administrat, Radiopharmaceutical Therapy By Intra-Arterial Particulate Administrat |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 79440. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 79440 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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