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HCPCS C8936 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Outpatient PPS

Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Spine and Upper Extremities

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS C8936 by major payers:

bcbs

$52.16

uhc

$333.02

aetna

$425.24

cigna

$484.25

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For billing codeHCPCS C8936
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
C8936$610.961043218365 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM726008504 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST MARYLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C8936$724.591821098286 - TOURO INFIRMARY720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARYLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$954.631285663856 - ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER INC., ROCKDALE HOSPITAL300999841 - (GA) PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$714.721497792527 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL843390470 - (LA) LCMC HEALTH HOLDINGS INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$312.891215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITALLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$555.631396520862 - LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC474228147 - (LA) LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC DBA SOUTHERN SURGICAL HOSPITALLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$828.271295723229 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, INC720408970 - (LA) ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$544.691134222565 - LAFAYETTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC, LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL900021727 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITALLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$752.171295036770 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C.270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRELAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$714.721497792527 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL621596506LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$828.271306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTERLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$753.591437186111 - PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.582179986 - (GA) PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$312.891215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITALLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$714.721497792527 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL621596506LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C8936$954.631760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS C8936 vs. Other Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Spine and Upper Extremities Codes

The HCPCS C8936 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Spine and Upper Extremities. 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 HCPCS C8936 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
C8935-HCPCSLowMagnetic resonance angiography without contrast, upper extremity
C8936-HCPCSLowMagnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity
C8937-HCPCSLowComputer-aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of breast mri image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation (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 HCPCS C8936. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the C8936 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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