E448

With 3D tomosynthesis, to X172C, X178C, X184C, or X185C

Fee

ComponentValue
Fee basis50%
H / P source listing; PDF p. 38250%
Source listing ; PDF p. 38250%
Schedule and sources
Fee edition
October 1, 2026
Record effective
2026-04-01
Schedule edition
July 22, 2026; effective July 1, 2026
Official files

PDF page 382 / D24

- with 3D tomosynthesis, to X172C, X178C, X184C, or X185C ................................................................ add 50%
Passages mentioning E448

PDF page 382 / D24

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMINATIONS
                                                                                                       H             P
X151 Cordotomy, percutaneous.......................................................                   48.40         34.85
X163 Dacrocystogram......................................................................             29.60         11.60
  Discogram(s)
X164   - one or more levels ...........................................................               28.95         25.10
X167 Fistula or sinus........................................................................         21.50         17.55
X169 Laminogram, planigram, tomogram........................................                          39.90         12.40
X170 Laryngogram...........................................................................           28.95         23.00
X171 Lymphangiogram ....................................................................              49.00         25.15
X192 Mammary ductography ...........................................................                  25.05         11.60
  Mammogram
    No signs or symptoms
X172 - unilateral.............................................................................        28.05         21.15
X178 - bilateral...............................................................................       37.15         33.85
    Signs or symptoms
X184 - unilateral.............................................................................        28.05         21.15
X185 - bilateral...............................................................................       37.15         33.85
E448    - with 3D tomosynthesis, to X172C, X178C, X184C, or
          X185C ................................................................ add 50%
      [Commentary:
      “Signs or symptoms” pertains to individuals with identified signs or symptoms or follow-up of
      established disease.
      “No Signs or Symptoms” refers to individuals where the sole reason for the request for a
      mammogram is for an identified risk factor in accordance with clinical practice guidelines]
      Payment rules:
      X169 and X417 are not eligible for payment with X172, X178, X184, or X185.
      Claims submission instructions:
      Where a patient requires an additional mammogram on the same day using a different
      mammogram modality, consistent with practice guidelines, submit claims for payment for the
      additional mammogram using the manual review indicator.
Fee master record

Master, record 1169. Record Layout PDF, page 1.

E44820260401999999990000000000000000000000000000000000000000010000000000100

Auxiliary master fields are preserved as raw scaled values. The linked layout calls them zero-filled, but this edition contains non-zero values. They are not presented as final dollar fees or PDF units.

FieldRaw / scale 10,000
provider00000000000 / 0
assistant00000000000 / 0
specialist00000000000 / 0
anaesthetist00000000100 / 0.01
non anaesthetist00000000100 / 0.01
Explanation

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An add-on fee for a mammogram done with 3D tomosynthesis, to X172C, X178C, X184C or X185C, listed under Diagnostic Radiology, Miscellaneous Examinations and Signs or Symptoms.

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