CPT code 70360: Neck X-ray, soft tissue2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Dallas, TX
Plain radiographs of the neck’s soft tissues are reported to assess findings such as a suspected foreign body, airway narrowing, or prevertebral swelling.
In Dallas, TX, Medicare pays $30.92 for 70360 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 70360 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 70360 covers
This plain-film study evaluates soft-tissue structures in the neck rather than focusing on the cervical vertebrae. It may be ordered for a suspected radiopaque foreign body in the upper aerodigestive tract, airway narrowing, or prevertebral soft-tissue swelling. Radiology departments, emergency departments, and outpatient imaging centers commonly perform the examination; a qualified physician interprets the images.
Report 70360 when the requested and performed study is a soft-tissue neck examination. The order, acquired views, and interpretation should support that target and the clinical question. The global service includes the imaging and interpretation. Modifier 26 identifies the physician’s interpretation, while modifier TC identifies the equipment and staff portion; bill without either modifier for the global service.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Dallas, TX compares for 70360
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 70360 runs from $27.30 in Arkansas to $42.19 in San Benito County, CA. Dallas, TX pays $30.92. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Dallas, TX · this page$30.92
- Austin, TX · Texas$32.41+$1.49
- Beaumont, TX · Texas$28.82−$2.10
- Brazoria, TX · Texas$30.74−$0.18
- Fort Worth, TX · Texas$30.69−$0.23
- Galveston, TX · Texas$30.83−$0.09
- Houston, TX · Texas$31.19+$0.27
Other areas in Texas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of TexasTexas | $29.75 | — |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | $35.55 | — |
| Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia | $35.80 | — |
| Miami, FLFlorida | $33.08 | — |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $32.09 | — |
| Manhattan, NYNew York | $35.79 | — |
| AlaskaAlaska | $35.35 | — |
| AlabamaAlabama | $27.73 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $27.30 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $30.21 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $33.26 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $38.87 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $35.42 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $33.41 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $34.94 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $34.82 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $35.72 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $41.27 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $41.25 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $42.19 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $42.10 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $34.24 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $36.12 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $34.97 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $36.49 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $38.83 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $33.20 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $32.55 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $33.20 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $30.73 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $31.92 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $30.33 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $31.61 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $28.56 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $34.12 | — |
| IowaIowa | $28.59 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $28.76 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $29.79 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $29.32 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $32.28 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $28.94 | — |
| KansasKansas | $28.39 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $28.30 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $29.72 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $28.23 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $35.97 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $32.32 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $33.10 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $31.36 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $28.86 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $30.60 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $30.67 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $29.03 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $31.30 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $29.56 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $29.89 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $27.68 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $27.50 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $31.06 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $29.19 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $30.67 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $28.77 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $31.98 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $35.39 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $33.61 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $29.17 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $30.98 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $36.63 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $33.79 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $36.18 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $29.65 | — |
| OhioOhio | $28.95 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $28.30 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $33.69 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $30.77 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $32.30 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $29.03 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $31.32 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $31.91 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $29.11 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $30.62 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $28.53 | — |
| UtahUtah | $29.53 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $30.45 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $31.32 | — |
| VermontVermont | $30.49 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $32.27 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $36.78 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $29.58 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $28.16 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $30.89 | — |
70360 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$27.30
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $35.35 | 1 |
| AL | $27.73 | 1 |
| AR | $27.30 | 1 |
| AZ | $30.21 | 1 |
| CA | $33.20–$42.19 | 29 |
| CO | $32.55 | 1 |
| CT | $33.20 | 1 |
| DC | $35.80 | 1 |
| DE | $30.73 | 1 |
| FL | $30.33–$33.08 | 3 |
| GA | $28.56–$31.61 | 2 |
| GU | $34.12 | 1 |
| HI | $34.12 | 1 |
| IA | $28.59 | 1 |
| ID | $28.76 | 1 |
| IL | $29.32–$32.28 | 4 |
| IN | $28.94 | 1 |
| KS | $28.39 | 1 |
| KY | $28.30 | 1 |
| LA | $28.23–$29.72 | 2 |
| MA | $32.32–$35.97 | 2 |
| MD | $31.36–$35.80 | 3 |
| ME | $28.86–$30.60 | 2 |
| MI | $29.03–$30.67 | 2 |
| MN | $31.30 | 1 |
| MO | $27.68–$29.89 | 3 |
| MS | $27.50 | 1 |
| MT | $31.06 | 1 |
| NC | $29.19 | 1 |
| ND | $30.67 | 1 |
| NE | $28.77 | 1 |
| NH | $31.98 | 1 |
| NJ | $33.61–$35.39 | 2 |
| NM | $29.17 | 1 |
| NV | $30.98 | 1 |
| NY | $29.65–$36.63 | 5 |
| OH | $28.95 | 1 |
| OK | $28.30 | 1 |
| OR | $30.77–$33.69 | 2 |
| PA | $29.03–$32.30 | 2 |
| PR | $31.32 | 1 |
| RI | $31.91 | 1 |
| SC | $29.11 | 1 |
| SD | $30.62 | 1 |
| TN | $28.53 | 1 |
| TX | $28.82–$32.41 | 8 |
| UT | $29.53 | 1 |
| VA | $30.45–$35.80 | 2 |
| VI | $31.32 | 1 |
| VT | $30.49 | 1 |
| WA | $32.27–$36.78 | 2 |
| WI | $29.58 | 1 |
| WV | $28.16 | 1 |
| WY | $30.89 | 1 |
How the 70360 rate is calculated
Each of 70360’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 70360
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.18
0.18 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.73
0.73 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.02
0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
0.9300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$31.06
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Dallas, TX inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
7,763
- Code
- 70360
- Physician work
- 0.18
- Practice expense
- 0.73
- Malpractice
- 0.02
GPCI2026.csv
99
- Locality
- Dallas, TX
- Physician work
- 1.009
- Practice expense
- 0.996
- Malpractice
- 0.858
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.18 | × 1.009 | 0.1816 |
| Practice expense | 0.73 | × 0.996 | 0.7271 |
| Malpractice | 0.02 | × 0.858 | 0.0172 |
| Total RVUs | 0.9259 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Dallas, TX$30.92
Office: (0.18 × 1.009 + 0.73 × 0.996 + 0.02 × 0.858) × $33.4009 = $30.92
Payment rules and modifiers for 70360
The CMS indicators that decide how 70360 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 70360
Neck X-ray, soft tissue
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
70360 without 26 · national office
$31.06
Neck X-ray, soft tissue
70360-26 · Professional component
$8.68
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 70360 has changed in Dallas, TX
70360 · Office / nonfacility
$30.92
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $0.36 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $30.56 to $30.92 (1.2%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$30.56changed to$30.92
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 0.74 changed to 0.73
- Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.009
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 0.996
- Malpractice GPCI 0.877 changed to 0.858
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$31.45changed to$30.56
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$30.93changed to$31.45
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$32.53changed to$30.93
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.75 changed to 0.74
- Work GPCI 1.017 changed to 1.011
- Practice expense GPCI 1.017 changed to 1.007
- Malpractice GPCI 0.711 changed to 0.877
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$33.02changed to$32.53
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.74 changed to 0.75
- Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.017
- Practice expense GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.017
- Malpractice GPCI 0.546 changed to 0.711
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$32.58changed to$33.02
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.72 changed to 0.74
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$31.38changed to$32.58
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.66 changed to 0.72
- Work GPCI 1.018 changed to 1.023
- Practice expense GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.026
- Malpractice GPCI 0.657 changed to 0.546
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$30.87changed to$31.38
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Work RVU 0.17 changed to 0.18
- Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.018
- Practice expense GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.020
- Malpractice GPCI 0.768 changed to 0.657
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$29.01changed to$30.87
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.61 changed to 0.66
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$28.54changed to$29.01
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.60 changed to 0.61
- Work GPCI 1.015 changed to 1.012
- Practice expense GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.014
- Malpractice GPCI 0.770 changed to 0.768
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$28.43changed to$28.54
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work GPCI 1.018 changed to 1.015
- Practice expense GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.012
- Malpractice GPCI 0.772 changed to 0.770
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$28.17changed to$28.43
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 0.59 changed to 0.60
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$28.02changed to$28.17
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$29.98changed to$28.02
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.64 changed to 0.59
- Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.018
- Practice expense GPCI 1.013 changed to 1.009
- Malpractice GPCI 0.803 changed to 0.772
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$28.89changed to$29.98
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.65 changed to 0.64
- Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.014
- Practice expense GPCI 1.017 changed to 1.013
- Malpractice GPCI 0.834 changed to 0.803
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $28.89
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $30.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $30.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $30.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $30.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $30.56 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $30.56 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $30.56 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $30.56 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $31.45 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $31.45 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $31.45 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $31.45 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $30.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $32.53 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $32.53 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $32.53 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $32.53 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $33.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $33.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $33.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $33.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $32.58 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $32.58 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $32.58 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $32.58 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $31.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $31.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $31.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $31.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $30.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $30.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $30.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $30.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $29.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $29.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $29.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $29.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $28.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $28.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $28.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $28.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $28.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $28.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $28.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $28.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $28.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $28.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $28.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $28.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $29.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $29.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $29.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $29.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $28.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $28.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $28.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $28.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Dallas, TX rate applies
Dallas, TX is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 32 cities and communities in Texas. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- 70360 in Dallas · multiple payment areas
- Addison
- Balch Springs
- Bear Creek Ranch
- 70360 in Carrollton · multiple payment areas
- 70360 in Cedar Hill · multiple payment areas
- Cockrell Hill
- 70360 in Combine · multiple payment areas
70360 billing questions
How is this different from a cervical spine X-ray?
70360 evaluates neck soft tissues. Choose a cervical spine radiograph code when the study is directed at the vertebrae and alignment.
Can 70360 be reported with modifier 26 or TC?
Yes. Modifier 26 reports the professional interpretation, modifier TC reports the technical portion, and no modifier represents the global service.
Are the individual views billed as separate units?
The code represents the soft-tissue neck examination, not each image or view. Do not count views as separate units.
What documentation supports reporting 70360?
The record should identify the soft-tissue neck indication, the examination performed, and the interpreting physician’s findings. The documented study should distinguish soft-tissue imaging from cervical spine imaging.
When would a fluoroscopic throat study be a better fit?
Use a pharynx or larynx study with fluoroscopy when the examination evaluates those structures dynamically. 70360 is a plain-film soft-tissue neck examination.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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