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CPT code 70487: Facial CT, contrast-enhanced only2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Delaware

Report this study for contrast-enhanced CT imaging of the facial bones and related maxillofacial structures when the examination uses postcontrast imaging only.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality34K Medicare services in 2024

In Delaware, Medicare pays $150.18 for 70487 in the office.

$150.18Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−1.0%vs the national office rate ($151.64)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 70487 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 70487 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Delaware
  2. What 70487 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 70487 covers

This study uses computed tomography to evaluate the facial bones and maxillofacial structures, including the paranasal sinuses and jaw. Contrast-enhanced imaging can help characterize suspected facial infection or abscess, a mass, or other soft-tissue abnormality. A radiologic technologist performs the scan in a hospital or imaging center, and a radiologist typically interprets the images and issues a report.

Choose this code when the documented maxillofacial examination is performed with contrast only. Use the paired code for the same region when imaging is acquired both before and after contrast; a noncontrast-only examination is coded separately. The order, imaging protocol, contrast documentation, and radiology report should support the body region and acquisition performed. The service may be billed globally, or its interpretation and technical work may be billed separately with modifiers 26 and TC. The diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction applies to both the professional and technical components.

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 Delaware compares for 70487

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 70487 runs from $134.41 in Arkansas to $203.74 in San Benito County, CA. Delaware pays $150.18. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

70487 in Delaware vs other payment areas
  1. Delaware · this page$150.18
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$172.61+$22.43
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$173.88+$23.70
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$160.82+$10.64
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$156.35+$6.17
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$173.88+$23.70
  7. Alaska · Alaska$175.93+$25.75

Other areas in Delaware first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

70487 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$136.35—
ArkansasArkansas$134.41—
ArizonaArizona$147.74—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$161.90—
Chico, CACalifornia$161.61—
El Centro, CACalifornia$161.63—
Fresno, CACalifornia$161.61—
Hanford, CACalifornia$161.61—

70487 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$134.41

$182.68

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70487 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$175.931
AL$136.351
AR$134.411
AZ$147.741
CA$161.61–$203.7429
CO$158.581
CT$161.621
DC$173.881
DE$150.181
FL$148.23–$160.823
GA$140.13–$154.142
GU$165.701
HI$165.701
IA$140.321
ID$141.101
IL$143.60–$157.244
IN$141.931
KS$139.411
KY$138.961
LA$138.65–$145.452
MA$157.55–$174.522
MD$153.10–$173.883
ME$141.55–$149.522
MI$142.29–$149.792
MN$152.771
MO$136.12–$146.283
MS$135.301
MT$151.631
NC$143.061
ND$149.851
NE$141.151
NH$155.851
NJ$163.70–$172.062
NM$142.961
NV$151.251
NY$145.15–$177.725
OH$141.931
OK$139.001
OR$150.30–$163.882
PA$142.30–$157.472
PR$152.831
RI$155.711
SC$142.691
SD$149.641
TN$140.071
TX$141.36–$157.868
UT$144.621
VA$148.85–$173.882
VI$152.831
VT$149.041
WA$157.33–$178.332
WI$144.861
WV$138.281
WY$150.861

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How the 70487 rate is calculated

Each of 70487’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 · 70487

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.10

1.10 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.35

3.35 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.09

0.09 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.5400

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$151.64

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Delaware inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

7,808

Code
70487
Physician work
1.10
Practice expense
3.35
Malpractice
0.09

GPCI2026.csv

40

Locality
Delaware
Physician work
1.005
Practice expense
0.988
Malpractice
0.899
Office calculation for 70487 in Delaware
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.10× 1.0051.1055
Practice expense3.35× 0.9883.3098
Malpractice0.09× 0.8990.0809
Total RVUs4.4962
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Delaware$150.18

Office: (1.1 × 1.005 + 3.35 × 0.988 + 0.09 × 0.899) × $33.4009 = $150.18

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Payment rules and modifiers for 70487

The CMS indicators that decide how 70487 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 70487

Facial CT, contrast-enhanced only

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures4Diagnostic imaging reduction applies to the technical component (and professional component) of additional services.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

70487 without 26 · national office

$151.64

Facial CT, contrast-enhanced only

70487-26 · Professional component

$52.11

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 70487

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 70487
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Delaware
Same family
70486Maxillofacial CT, without contrastSame maxillofacial region, but the examination is performed without contrast.$127.01
70488Maxillofacial CT, without and with contrastSame maxillofacial region, with imaging both before and after contrast.$182.27
Used instead
70481CT imaging, orbit, sella, posterior fossa, or earUse for a contrast-enhanced study focused on the orbit, ear, or middle cranial fossa.$177.90
70480Targeted CT, without contrastUse for a noncontrast study focused on the orbit, ear, or middle cranial fossa.$156.86

How 70487 has changed in Delaware

70487 · Office / nonfacility

$150.18

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.09 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $149.09 to $150.18 (0.7%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $149.09changed to$150.18

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.13 changed to 1.10
    • Practice expense RVU 3.43 changed to 3.35
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.09
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.988
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.949 changed to 0.899

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $155.06changed to$149.09

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 3.47 changed to 3.43
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $152.53changed to$155.06

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $160.90changed to$152.53

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 3.52 changed to 3.47
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.08
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 0.992
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.938 changed to 0.949

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $166.07changed to$160.90

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 3.53 changed to 3.52
    • Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.07
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.007
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.938

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $170.66changed to$166.07

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.62 changed to 3.53

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $172.58changed to$170.66

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 3.51 changed to 3.62
    • Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.022
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.023 changed to 0.927

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $172.73changed to$172.58

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.06
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.006
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.021
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.119 changed to 1.023

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $173.64changed to$172.73

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 3.54 changed to 3.51

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $173.58changed to$173.64

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 3.53 changed to 3.54
    • Work GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.019
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.101 changed to 1.119

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $174.34changed to$173.58

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 3.54 changed to 3.53
    • Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.010
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.025
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.083 changed to 1.101

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $174.22changed to$174.34

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 3.52 changed to 3.54

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $173.36changed to$174.22

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $260.85changed to$173.36

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Work RVU 1.30 changed to 1.13
    • Practice expense RVU 5.68 changed to 3.52
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.038 changed to 1.031
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.878 changed to 1.083

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $288.48changed to$260.85

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 6.81 changed to 5.68
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.038
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.672 changed to 0.878

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $288.48

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$150.18Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$150.18Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$150.18Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$150.18Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$149.09Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$149.09Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$149.09Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$149.09Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$155.06Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$155.06Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$155.06Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$155.06Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$152.53Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$160.90Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$160.90Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$160.90Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$160.90Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$166.07Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$166.07Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$166.07Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$166.07Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$170.66Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$170.66Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$170.66Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$170.66Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$172.58Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$172.58Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$172.58Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$172.58Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$172.73Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$172.73Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$172.73Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$172.73Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$173.64Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$173.64Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$173.64Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$173.64Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$173.58Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$173.58Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$173.58Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$173.58Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$174.34Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$174.34Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$174.34Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$174.34Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$174.22Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$174.22Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$173.36Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$173.36Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$260.85Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$260.85Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$260.85Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$260.85Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$288.48Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$288.48Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$288.48Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$288.48Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Delaware rate applies

Delaware is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 79 cities and communities in Delaware. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Arden
  • Ardencroft
  • Ardentown
  • Bear
  • Bellefonte
  • Bethany Beach
  • Bethel
  • Blades

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70487 billing questions

How does 70487 differ from 70486?

70487 represents contrast-enhanced maxillofacial imaging only. Use 70486 when the examination is performed without contrast.

When should 70488 be reported instead?

Use 70488 when the maxillofacial study includes acquisitions both before and after contrast. Do not select it for a postcontrast-only examination.

Can the professional and technical services be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the equipment and staff service; billing without either modifier represents the global service.

Does the multiple procedure reduction affect both components?

Yes. CMS applies the diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction to both the professional and technical components.

What documentation supports 70487?

The order and radiology report should identify the maxillofacial region and support a contrast-only acquisition. The record should also document the contrast used and the clinical reason for the 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.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 70487PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 7,808 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for DelawareGPCI2026.csv, line 40 (RVU26D)

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