What is X-ray for Bone Length Assessment (CPT 77073)?

X-ray for bone length assessment. This clinical code is utilized across practices and hospitals for diagnostic and therapeutic service documentation.

What do doctors typically charge for X-ray for Bone Length Assessment?

The nationwide median physician charge for X-ray for Bone Length Assessment (CPT 77073) is $112.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 77073?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $34.10. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

Home/Procedures/X-ray for Bone Length Assessment

CPT 77073Medical Service

X-ray for Bone Length Assessment

X-ray for bone length assessment. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 1,187 practicing doctors nationwide.

$112.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$34.10

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

3.3x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

1,187

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $112.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $34.10 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code 77073 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"