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CPT code 73140: Finger X-ray, one or more fingers2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Connecticut

Reports radiographic imaging focused on one or more fingers to evaluate concerns such as injury, suspected fracture, dislocation, or joint disease.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality375.8K Medicare services in 2024

In Connecticut, Medicare pays $42.29 for 73140 in the office.

$42.29Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+7.3%vs the national office rate ($39.41)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73140 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 73140 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Connecticut
  2. What 73140 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 73140 covers

This service is a plain X-ray study focused on one or more fingers, rather than the hand or wrist as a whole. It is commonly ordered after finger trauma to assess for fracture or dislocation, and may also help evaluate joint pain, deformity, or other localized bone concerns. A radiologic technologist obtains the images in an office, imaging center, or hospital; a physician, commonly a radiologist, interprets them.

Select this code when the imaged anatomy is one or more fingers and the study includes at least two views. The order and report should identify the clinical concern and the finger or fingers examined, with laterality documented when relevant. The global service includes both image acquisition and interpretation. When those portions are billed separately, modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation and modifier TC identifies the technical service. For bilateral studies, each side is paid separately at 100%.

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 Connecticut compares for 73140

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73140 runs from $34.24 in Arkansas to $54.79 in San Benito County, CA. Connecticut pays $42.29. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

73140 in Connecticut vs other payment areas
  1. Connecticut · this page$42.29
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$45.66+$3.37
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$45.85+$3.56
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$41.84−$0.45
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$40.48−$1.81
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$45.66+$3.37
  7. Alaska · Alaska$43.52+$1.23

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

Every other payment area

73140 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$34.82—
ArkansasArkansas$34.24—
ArizonaArizona$38.25—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$42.54—
Chico, CACalifornia$42.48—
El Centro, CACalifornia$42.48—
Fresno, CACalifornia$42.48—
Hanford, CACalifornia$42.48—

73140 rates by state

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

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$34.24

$48.64

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73140 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$43.521
AL$34.821
AR$34.241
AZ$38.251
CA$42.48–$54.7929
CO$41.521
CT$42.291
DC$45.851
DE$38.951
FL$38.24–$41.843
GA$35.83–$40.112
GU$43.851
HI$43.851
IA$36.091
ID$36.311
IL$36.80–$40.894
IN$36.561
KS$35.781
KY$35.541
LA$35.43–$37.472
MA$41.17–$46.192
MD$39.81–$45.853
ME$36.41–$38.862
MI$36.51–$38.672
MN$39.941
MO$34.65–$37.763
MS$34.461
MT$39.411
NC$36.871
ND$39.021
NE$36.351
NH$40.741
NJ$42.82–$45.242
NM$36.691
NV$39.341
NY$37.49–$46.775
OH$36.431
OK$35.581
OR$39.08–$43.132
PA$36.56–$41.032
PR$39.781
RI$40.561
SC$36.701
SD$38.971
TN$35.971
TX$36.27–$41.348
UT$37.281
VA$38.63–$45.852
VI$39.781
VT$38.741
WA$41.13–$47.322
WI$37.511
WV$35.191
WY$39.241

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How the 73140 rate is calculated

Each of 73140’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 · 73140

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.13

0.13 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.03

1.03 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.02

0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

1.1800

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$39.41

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

The exact Connecticut inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

8,150

Code
73140
Physician work
0.13
Practice expense
1.03
Malpractice
0.02

GPCI2026.csv

38

Locality
Connecticut
Physician work
1.020
Practice expense
1.077
Malpractice
1.210
Office calculation for 73140 in Connecticut
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.13× 1.0200.1326
Practice expense1.03× 1.0771.1093
Malpractice0.02× 1.2100.0242
Total RVUs1.2661
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Connecticut$42.29

Office: (0.13 × 1.02 + 1.03 × 1.077 + 0.02 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $42.29

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Payment rules and modifiers for 73140

The CMS indicators that decide how 73140 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 73140

Finger X-ray, one or more fingers

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)3Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap).
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

73140 without 26 · national office

$39.41

Finger X-ray, one or more fingers

73140-26 · Professional component

$6.68

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 73140

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

Codes related to 73140
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Connecticut
Used instead
73120Hand X-ray, two viewsUse for radiographic imaging of the hand rather than a study focused on fingers.$33.60
73130Hand X-ray, minimum of three viewsUse when the radiographic examination covers the hand as a whole.$40.77
73100Wrist X-ray, two viewsWrist-focused imaging is reported with a wrist examination code instead.$36.84
73110Wrist X-ray, complete, minimum three viewsUse for a wrist examination when the imaged anatomy is the wrist, not the fingers.$45.81

How 73140 has changed in Connecticut

73140 · Office / nonfacility

$42.29

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.92 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $40.37 to $42.29 (4.8%).

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

    $40.37changed to$42.29

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Practice expense RVU 1.00 changed to 1.03
    • Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.091 changed to 1.077
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.210

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $41.54changed to$40.37

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $40.86changed to$41.54

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $42.23changed to$40.86

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 0.99 changed to 1.00
    • Work GPCI 1.030 changed to 1.022
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.102 changed to 1.091
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.207

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $42.71changed to$42.23

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 0.97 changed to 0.99
    • Work GPCI 1.037 changed to 1.030
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.114 changed to 1.102
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.934 changed to 1.070

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $41.89changed to$42.71

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 0.94 changed to 0.97

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $39.76changed to$41.89

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.94
    • Work GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.037
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.113 changed to 1.114
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.094 changed to 0.934

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $37.75changed to$39.76

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.80 changed to 0.85
    • Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.029
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.112 changed to 1.113
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.255 changed to 1.094

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $36.11changed to$37.75

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.76 changed to 0.80

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $35.33changed to$36.11

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 0.74 changed to 0.76
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.021
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.117 changed to 1.112
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.244 changed to 1.255

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $34.95changed to$35.33

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.73 changed to 0.74
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.121 changed to 1.117
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.232 changed to 1.244

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $34.67changed to$34.95

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 0.72 changed to 0.73

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $34.50changed to$34.67

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $37.64changed to$34.50

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.80 changed to 0.72
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.116 changed to 1.121
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.234 changed to 1.232

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $38.60changed to$37.64

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.80
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.110 changed to 1.116
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.235 changed to 1.234

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $38.60

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$42.29Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$42.29Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$42.29Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$42.29Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$40.37Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$40.37Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$40.37Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$40.37Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$41.54Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$41.54Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$41.54Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$41.54Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$40.86Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$42.23Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$42.23Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$42.23Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$42.23Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$42.71Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$42.71Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$42.71Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$42.71Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$41.89Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$41.89Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$41.89Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$41.89Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$39.76Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$39.76Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$39.76Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$39.76Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$37.75Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$37.75Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$37.75Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$37.75Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$36.11Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$36.11Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$36.11Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$36.11Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$35.33Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$35.33Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$35.33Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$35.33Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$34.95Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$34.95Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$34.95Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$34.95Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$34.67Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$34.67Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$34.50Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$34.50Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$38.60Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$38.60Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$38.60Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$38.60Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Connecticut rate applies

Connecticut is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 215 cities and communities in Connecticut. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Ansonia
  • Ball Pond
  • Baltic
  • Bantam
  • Bethel
  • Bethlehem Village
  • Bigelow Corners
  • Blue Hills

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73140 billing questions

When should this code be used instead of a hand X-ray code?

Use 73140 when the study is focused on one or more fingers. Use a hand code when the imaged area and examination are of the hand as a whole.

Can the interpretation and image acquisition be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 reports the professional interpretation, and modifier TC reports the technical service. Billing without either modifier represents the global service.

How is a bilateral finger study reported?

Identify each side and report the bilateral service according to claim requirements. CMS pays each side separately at 100% when performed bilaterally.

What documentation supports reporting 73140?

Document the clinical reason for imaging, the finger or fingers examined, laterality when relevant, the views obtained, and the physician's interpretation.

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 73140PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,150 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ConnecticutGPCI2026.csv, line 38 (RVU26D)

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