HCPCS G0278 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Procedures / Professional Services • Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0278 by major payers:

$21.45

$16.00

$16.00

$14.10
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | G0278 | $11.56 | 1225014657 - CAROLINA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC | 571049603 - (SC) CAROLINA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC | SC | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $33.70 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | G0278 | $11.56 | 1225014657 - CAROLINA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC | 571049603 - (SC) CAROLINA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC | SC | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $24.64 | 1033165865 - DAVID EPSTEIN | 462439952 - (FL) BREVARD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, PLLC | FL | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $26.25 | 1033165865 - DAVID EPSTEIN | 591212948 - (FL) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CLEARWATER, P.A. | FL | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $33.70 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | G0278 | $26.25 | 1033165865 - DAVID EPSTEIN | 591212948 - (FL) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CLEARWATER, P.A. | FL | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $24.64 | 1033165865 - DAVID EPSTEIN | 462439952 - (FL) BREVARD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, PLLC | FL | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | G0278 | $14.64 | 1396769964 - JULIE WEBSTER | 853861695 - MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS | SC | Body Imaging Physician (2085B0100X) |
United | G0278 | $19.17 | 1396769964 - JULIE WEBSTER | 853861695 - MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS | SC | Body Imaging Physician (2085B0100X) |
United | G0278 | $13.72 | 1952557498 - JEREMY KELLEY | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | G0278 | $13.72 | 1013553197 - AMY MOORE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | G0278 | $14.64 | 1396769964 - JULIE WEBSTER | 853861695 - MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS | SC | Body Imaging Physician (2085B0100X) |
United | G0278 | $13.72 | 1013553197 - AMY MOORE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | G0278 | $13.72 | 1790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS G0278 vs. Other Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Codes
The HCPCS G0278 code is part of the Procedures / Professional Services services used for Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services. 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 G0278 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G0277-HCPCS | Low | Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, full body chamber, per 30 minute interval |
| G0278-HCPCS | Low | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) |
| G0279-HCPCS | Low | Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0278. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the G0278 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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