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HCPCS G0279 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS G0279 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services subgroup.

Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Procedures / Professional Services

Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$40.42 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G0279
Medicaid Fee Schedule$33.81 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G0279

National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0279 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$59.88

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$65.89

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$64.39

Aetna

Cigna logo

$51.78

Cigna

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HCPCS G0279
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Aimee Carswell

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1619156635Tax ID 42-6004813

    $201.44Published rate
  2. Kelly Ridges

    Allergy & Asthma Of Dupage, S.C.

    ILFamily Nurse PractitionerNPI 1851768337Tax ID 36-2925195

    $70.76Published rate
  3. Charleston Radiologists PA

    Charleston Radiologists, P.A.

    SCDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1811000177Tax ID 57-0634747

    $46.72Published rate
  4. Christopher Goscin

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1225243355Tax ID 76-0010407

    $36.08Published rate
  5. Anthony Hamame

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1184872327Tax ID 84-4461711

    $17.96Published rate

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HCPCS G0279 vs. Other Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Codes

The table lists codes related to G0279. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
G0278-HCPCSLowIliac 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-HCPCSLowDiagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
G0281-HCPCSLowElectrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic Stage III and Stage IV pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous statsis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0279. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

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Factors that affect fee schedules


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Private Insurance Rates

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