Bone Scan of a Specific Area
HCPCS 78300
Bone and/or joint imaging; limited area
AI EXPLANATION: A bone scan of a limited area is a specialized imaging test used to examine a specific bone or joint in the body. During the exam, a tiny amount of a safe radioactive tracer is introduced into the bloodstream and travels to areas where bone cells are naturally repairing or rebuilding. A special scanning camera detects the tracer to create clear pictures of the targeted site, helping clinicians identify issues such as stress fractures, infections, or other localized bone changes.
Across 9 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $74 to $1,044. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.
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