Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base To Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan in New York

New York Pricing in Context

In New York, CPT code 78815 (Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base To Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan) carries an average Medicare payment of $690.01 — 42% above the national benchmark of $486.49. 552 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 55.7K total services. Individual payments in NY ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in New York is $3,191.50, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because New York sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for CT Scan procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in New York lands near $2,170.20, with self-pay cash prices typically around $1,528.72. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.