Unlisted Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Test

Tennessee rates for HCPCS 78999

Covers a diagnostic nuclear medicine study — where a small amount of radioactive tracer is given and a special camera or counter measures where it collects — that has no standard named entry of its own. A written description of the study is submitted so it can be reviewed and priced individually. It is used when the test performed does not match any established description.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $813 · 10th to 90th $417 to $1,585Professionalmedian $447 · 10th to 90th $447 to $708

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $416.87 Median $812.83 Typical High $1,584.89	Facility	None	$416.87	$812.83	$1,584.89
Lucent Health Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $446.68 Median $446.68 Typical High $707.95	Professional	None	$446.68	$446.68	$707.95