CPT code 73115: Contrast wrist study, radiographic arthrography2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington, DC area
Reports contrast-enhanced radiographic imaging of the wrist joint, typically used to assess internal joint structures after contrast is introduced.
In Washington, DC area, Medicare pays $154.69 for 73115 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73115 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 73115 covers
This service covers radiographic imaging of the wrist joint after contrast has been introduced into the joint, with radiologic supervision and interpretation. It is used when a clinician needs to evaluate wrist joint structures, such as in an arthrographic workup of suspected internal derangement. A radiologist typically interprets the study; the technical work involves the imaging equipment and staff in an outpatient imaging department or hospital radiology department.
Select this code for the radiographic arthrography study, rather than a routine wrist radiograph. The record should support the wrist studied, contrast arthrography, and the interpreting physician’s findings. CMS recognizes professional and technical components: report modifier 26 for interpretation, modifier TC for equipment and staff, or no component modifier for the global service. For bilateral studies, CMS pays each side separately at 100%; documentation should identify both wrists.
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 Washington, DC area compares for 73115
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73115 runs from $116.40 in Arkansas to $184.78 in San Benito County, CA. Washington, DC area pays $154.69. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Washington, DC area · this page$154.69
- Los Angeles, CA · California$154.28−$0.41
- Miami, FL · Florida$140.49−$14.20
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$136.13−$18.56
- Manhattan, NY · New York$153.83−$0.86
- Alaska · Alaska$148.77−$5.92
- Alabama · Alabama$118.31−$36.38
Other areas in District of Columbia first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| ArkansasArkansas | $116.40 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $129.50 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $143.89 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $143.74 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $169.78 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $153.86 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $144.28 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $151.70 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $151.15 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $155.36 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $180.75 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $180.69 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $184.78 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $184.55 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $148.63 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $157.35 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $151.90 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $158.99 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $169.70 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $143.73 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $140.41 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $142.74 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $131.82 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $136.10 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $129.10 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $135.48 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $121.29 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $148.17 | — |
| IowaIowa | $122.58 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $123.28 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $125.85 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $124.30 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $137.76 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $124.10 | — |
| KansasKansas | $121.51 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $120.49 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $126.78 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $120.10 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $155.91 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $139.25 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $142.26 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $134.68 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $123.53 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $131.63 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $130.43 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $123.58 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $135.40 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $126.28 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $127.81 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $117.51 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $117.00 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $133.27 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $125.04 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $132.28 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $123.46 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $137.73 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $152.72 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $144.62 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $124.15 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $133.10 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $157.36 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $145.24 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $155.87 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $127.08 | — |
| OhioOhio | $123.37 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $120.71 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $145.77 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $132.32 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $138.58 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $123.84 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $134.50 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $137.18 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $124.36 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $132.16 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $122.13 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $139.72 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $122.90 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $132.02 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $132.74 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $131.62 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $132.33 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $133.24 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $127.30 | — |
| UtahUtah | $126.27 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $130.84 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $134.50 | — |
| VermontVermont | $131.31 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $139.14 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $159.70 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $127.33 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $119.07 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $132.84 | — |
73115 rates by state
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$116.40
$164.26
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $148.77 | 1 |
| AL | $118.31 | 1 |
| AR | $116.40 | 1 |
| AZ | $129.50 | 1 |
| CA | $143.73–$184.78 | 29 |
| CO | $140.41 | 1 |
| CT | $142.74 | 1 |
| DC | $154.69 | 1 |
| DE | $131.82 | 1 |
| FL | $129.10–$140.49 | 3 |
| GA | $121.29–$135.48 | 2 |
| GU | $148.17 | 1 |
| HI | $148.17 | 1 |
| IA | $122.58 | 1 |
| ID | $123.28 | 1 |
| IL | $124.30–$137.76 | 4 |
| IN | $124.10 | 1 |
| KS | $121.51 | 1 |
| KY | $120.49 | 1 |
| LA | $120.10–$126.78 | 2 |
| MA | $139.25–$155.91 | 2 |
| MD | $134.68–$154.69 | 3 |
| ME | $123.53–$131.63 | 2 |
| MI | $123.58–$130.43 | 2 |
| MN | $135.40 | 1 |
| MO | $117.51–$127.81 | 3 |
| MS | $117.00 | 1 |
| MT | $133.27 | 1 |
| NC | $125.04 | 1 |
| ND | $132.28 | 1 |
| NE | $123.46 | 1 |
| NH | $137.73 | 1 |
| NJ | $144.62–$152.72 | 2 |
| NM | $124.15 | 1 |
| NV | $133.10 | 1 |
| NY | $127.08–$157.36 | 5 |
| OH | $123.37 | 1 |
| OK | $120.71 | 1 |
| OR | $132.32–$145.77 | 2 |
| PA | $123.84–$138.58 | 2 |
| PR | $134.50 | 1 |
| RI | $137.18 | 1 |
| SC | $124.36 | 1 |
| SD | $132.16 | 1 |
| TN | $122.13 | 1 |
| TX | $122.90–$139.72 | 8 |
| UT | $126.27 | 1 |
| VA | $130.84–$154.69 | 2 |
| VI | $134.50 | 1 |
| VT | $131.31 | 1 |
| WA | $139.14–$159.70 | 2 |
| WI | $127.33 | 1 |
| WV | $119.07 | 1 |
| WY | $132.84 | 1 |
How the 73115 rate is calculated
Each of 73115’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 · 73115
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.53
0.53 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense3.41
3.41 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.05
0.05 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.9900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$133.27
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Washington, DC area inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
8,141
- Code
- 73115
- Physician work
- 0.53
- Practice expense
- 3.41
- Malpractice
- 0.05
GPCI2026.csv
39
- Locality
- Washington, DC area
- Physician work
- 1.054
- Practice expense
- 1.178
- Malpractice
- 1.113
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.53 | × 1.054 | 0.5586 |
| Practice expense | 3.41 | × 1.178 | 4.0170 |
| Malpractice | 0.05 | × 1.113 | 0.0557 |
| Total RVUs | 4.6313 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Washington, DC area$154.69
Office: (0.53 × 1.054 + 3.41 × 1.178 + 0.05 × 1.113) × $33.4009 = $154.69
Payment rules and modifiers for 73115
The CMS indicators that decide how 73115 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 73115
Contrast wrist study, radiographic arthrography
| 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) | 3 | Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap). |
| 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
73115 without 26 · national office
$133.27
Contrast wrist study, radiographic arthrography
73115-26 · Professional component
$27.05
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 73115 has changed in Washington, DC area
73115 · Office / nonfacility
$154.69
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $5.56 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $149.13 to $154.69 (3.7%).
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
$149.13changed to$154.69
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.54 changed to 0.53
- Practice expense RVU 3.34 changed to 3.41
- Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.192 changed to 1.178
- Malpractice GPCI 1.168 changed to 1.113
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$158.24changed to$149.13
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 3.47 changed to 3.34
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$155.66changed to$158.24
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$164.98changed to$155.66
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 3.49 changed to 3.47
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
- Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.057
- Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.192
- Malpractice GPCI 1.231 changed to 1.168
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$173.35changed to$164.98
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 3.54 changed to 3.49
- Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
- Practice expense GPCI 1.236 changed to 1.214
- Malpractice GPCI 1.294 changed to 1.231
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$169.61changed to$173.35
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 3.42 changed to 3.54
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$153.60changed to$169.61
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 2.98 changed to 3.42
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.221 changed to 1.236
- Malpractice GPCI 1.277 changed to 1.294
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$141.60changed to$153.60
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.74 changed to 2.98
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
- Work GPCI 1.045 changed to 1.049
- Practice expense GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.221
- Malpractice GPCI 1.261 changed to 1.277
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$128.00changed to$141.60
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.43 changed to 2.74
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$126.81changed to$128.00
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 2.41 changed to 2.43
- Work GPCI 1.048 changed to 1.045
- Malpractice GPCI 1.271 changed to 1.261
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$126.59changed to$126.81
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work GPCI 1.051 changed to 1.048
- Malpractice GPCI 1.280 changed to 1.271
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$127.05changed to$126.59
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$126.41changed to$127.05
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$133.13changed to$126.41
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 2.57 changed to 2.41
- Work GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.051
- Practice expense GPCI 1.202 changed to 1.205
- Malpractice GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.280
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$134.91changed to$133.13
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 2.79 changed to 2.57
- Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.050
- Practice expense GPCI 1.198 changed to 1.202
- Malpractice GPCI 1.130 changed to 1.205
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $134.91
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $154.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $154.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $154.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $154.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $149.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $149.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $149.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $149.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $158.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $158.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $158.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $158.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $155.66 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $164.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $164.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $164.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $164.98 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $173.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $173.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $173.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $173.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $169.61 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $169.61 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $169.61 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $169.61 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $153.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $153.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $153.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $153.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $141.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $141.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $141.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $141.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $128.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $128.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $128.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $128.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $126.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $126.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $126.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $126.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $126.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $126.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $126.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $126.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $127.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $127.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $126.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $126.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $133.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $133.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $133.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $133.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $134.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $134.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $134.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $134.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Washington, DC area rate applies
Washington, DC area is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in District of Columbia. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
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73115 billing questions
When should this be used instead of a routine wrist X-ray?
Use 73115 for contrast-enhanced arthrographic imaging of the wrist joint. Routine wrist views without arthrography are reported with an appropriate plain-radiograph code, such as 73100 or 73110.
Can the wrist joint injection be billed separately?
Code 73115 reports the radiographic arthrography imaging and interpretation. When a separate wrist arthrography injection is performed and reportable, code 25246 describes that injection service.
How are the professional and technical services reported?
Use modifier 26 for the professional interpretation and modifier TC for the technical service. Without either component modifier, the claim represents the global service.
How should bilateral wrist arthrography be reported?
Identify each wrist separately in the documentation and report each side. CMS pays each side separately at 100% when the study is bilateral.
What documentation supports 73115?
Document the wrist examined, that the study used contrast arthrography, and the radiologist’s interpretation. For bilateral imaging, specify both sides.
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
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