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CPT 79440 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 79440 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Nuclear Medicine Procedures subgroup.

Intra-Articulr Radionuclide Therapy
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

GR - Hospital ESRD facility to Residence

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$117.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 79440
Medicaid Fee Schedule$97.805 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 79440

National average reimbursement for CPT 79440 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$150.77

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$164.84

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$147.63

Aetna

Cigna logo

$192.66

Cigna

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CPT 79440
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. David Dinan

    Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA

    FLPediatric Radiology PhysicianNPI 1699980045Tax ID 75-1286819

    $371.73Published rate
  2. Boceifus Medlin

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1922379023Tax ID 74-2410946

    $269.39Published rate
  3. Nicole Kurnik

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    AZPlastic Surgery PhysicianNPI 1225326127Tax ID 74-2410946

    $169.19Published rate
  4. Health Imaging Partners, LLC

    TXPhysiological LaboratoryNPI 1699530857Tax ID 27-1385885

    $122.69Published rate
  5. Nauman Farooq

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

    PACritical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianNPI 1750767729Tax ID 74-2410946

    $34.36Published rate

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CPT 79440 vs. Other Nuclear Medicine Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 79440. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
79005-CPTLowRadiopharmaceutical Therapy, By Oral Administration
79101-CPTLowRadiopharmaceutical Therapy, By Intravenous Administration
79440-CPTLowIntra-Articulr Radionuclide Therapy
79445-CPTModerateRadiopharmaceu 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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