CPT code 78140: Red-cell study, splenic sequestration2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Austin, TX
A nuclear medicine study evaluates trapping or pooling of circulating red cells, typically when splenic sequestration is suspected.
In Austin, TX, Medicare pays $114.87 for 78140 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 78140 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 78140 covers
Red-cell sequestration testing evaluates whether circulating erythrocytes are being trapped or pooled, usually in the spleen. Nuclear medicine staff prepare and administer labeled red cells and obtain study measurements; a physician with nuclear medicine expertise interprets the findings. The test may be used when hypersplenism or another disorder involving splenic removal of red cells is suspected. It evaluates red-cell handling rather than simply depicting splenic anatomy.
Report 78140 for the sequestration study performed and documented. The record should support the clinical question, the labeled-cell study and measurements, 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 when one billing entity furnishes both. The professional and technical components are separately priced.
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 Austin, TX compares for 78140
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 78140 runs from $96.60 in Arkansas to $150.40 in San Benito County, CA. Austin, TX pays $114.87. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Austin, TX · this page$114.87
- Beaumont, TX · Texas$101.80−$13.07
- Brazoria, TX · Texas$108.88−$5.99
- Dallas, TX · Texas$109.48−$5.39
- Fort Worth, TX · Texas$108.61−$6.26
- Galveston, TX · Texas$109.14−$5.73
- Houston, TX · Texas$110.05−$4.82
Other areas in Texas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of TexasTexas | $105.21 | — |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | $126.33 | — |
| Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia | $126.90 | — |
| Miami, FLFlorida | $116.07 | — |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $112.63 | — |
| Manhattan, NYNew York | $126.47 | — |
| AlaskaAlaska | $124.75 | — |
| AlabamaAlabama | $98.10 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $96.60 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $106.90 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $118.11 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $138.46 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $125.92 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $118.50 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $124.25 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $123.80 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $127.06 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $147.15 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $147.09 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $150.40 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $150.17 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $121.75 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $128.56 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $124.36 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $129.89 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $138.37 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $117.95 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $115.42 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $117.45 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $108.76 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $112.39 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $106.83 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $111.70 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $100.65 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $121.31 | — |
| IowaIowa | $101.36 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $101.93 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $104.50 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $103.13 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $113.71 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $102.57 | — |
| KansasKansas | $100.56 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $99.92 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $104.89 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $99.64 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $127.68 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $114.56 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $117.06 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $111.01 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $102.18 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $108.48 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $107.94 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $102.40 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $111.28 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $104.45 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $105.64 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $97.63 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $97.15 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $109.89 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $103.36 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $108.90 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $102.03 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $113.31 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $125.41 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $118.98 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $102.88 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $109.70 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $129.31 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $119.54 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $128.00 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $104.97 | — |
| OhioOhio | $102.20 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $100.05 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $119.60 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $109.04 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $114.20 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $102.54 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $110.84 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $113.00 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $102.91 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $108.78 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $101.06 | — |
| UtahUtah | $104.41 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $107.89 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $110.84 | — |
| VermontVermont | $108.18 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $114.44 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $130.66 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $105.02 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $99.01 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $109.45 | — |
78140 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$96.60
$134.18
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $124.75 | 1 |
| AL | $98.10 | 1 |
| AR | $96.60 | 1 |
| AZ | $106.90 | 1 |
| CA | $117.95–$150.40 | 29 |
| CO | $115.42 | 1 |
| CT | $117.45 | 1 |
| DC | $126.90 | 1 |
| DE | $108.76 | 1 |
| FL | $106.83–$116.07 | 3 |
| GA | $100.65–$111.70 | 2 |
| GU | $121.31 | 1 |
| HI | $121.31 | 1 |
| IA | $101.36 | 1 |
| ID | $101.93 | 1 |
| IL | $103.13–$113.71 | 4 |
| IN | $102.57 | 1 |
| KS | $100.56 | 1 |
| KY | $99.92 | 1 |
| LA | $99.64–$104.89 | 2 |
| MA | $114.56–$127.68 | 2 |
| MD | $111.01–$126.90 | 3 |
| ME | $102.18–$108.48 | 2 |
| MI | $102.40–$107.94 | 2 |
| MN | $111.28 | 1 |
| MO | $97.63–$105.64 | 3 |
| MS | $97.15 | 1 |
| MT | $109.89 | 1 |
| NC | $103.36 | 1 |
| ND | $108.90 | 1 |
| NE | $102.03 | 1 |
| NH | $113.31 | 1 |
| NJ | $118.98–$125.41 | 2 |
| NM | $102.88 | 1 |
| NV | $109.70 | 1 |
| NY | $104.97–$129.31 | 5 |
| OH | $102.20 | 1 |
| OK | $100.05 | 1 |
| OR | $109.04–$119.60 | 2 |
| PA | $102.54–$114.20 | 2 |
| PR | $110.84 | 1 |
| RI | $113.00 | 1 |
| SC | $102.91 | 1 |
| SD | $108.78 | 1 |
| TN | $101.06 | 1 |
| TX | $101.80–$114.87 | 8 |
| UT | $104.41 | 1 |
| VA | $107.89–$126.90 | 2 |
| VI | $110.84 | 1 |
| VT | $108.18 | 1 |
| WA | $114.44–$130.66 | 2 |
| WI | $105.02 | 1 |
| WV | $99.01 | 1 |
| WY | $109.45 | 1 |
How the 78140 rate is calculated
Each of 78140’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 · 78140
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.59
0.59 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.65
2.65 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.05
0.05 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.2900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$109.89
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Austin, TX inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
9,242
- Code
- 78140
- Physician work
- 0.59
- Practice expense
- 2.65
- Malpractice
- 0.05
GPCI2026.csv
96
- Locality
- Austin, TX
- Physician work
- 1.002
- Practice expense
- 1.058
- Malpractice
- 0.886
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.59 | × 1.002 | 0.5912 |
| Practice expense | 2.65 | × 1.058 | 2.8037 |
| Malpractice | 0.05 | × 0.886 | 0.0443 |
| Total RVUs | 3.4392 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Austin, TX$114.87
Office: (0.59 × 1.002 + 2.65 × 1.058 + 0.05 × 0.886) × $33.4009 = $114.87
Payment rules and modifiers for 78140
The CMS indicators that decide how 78140 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 78140
Red-cell study, splenic sequestration
| 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
78140 without 26 · national office
$109.89
Red-cell study, splenic sequestration
78140-26 · Professional component
$23.71
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 78140 has changed in Austin, TX
78140 · Office / nonfacility
$114.87
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $5.01 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $109.86 to $114.87 (4.6%).
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
$109.86changed to$114.87
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.61 changed to 0.59
- Practice expense RVU 2.62 changed to 2.65
- Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.002
- Practice expense GPCI 1.046 changed to 1.058
- Malpractice GPCI 0.914 changed to 0.886
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$113.01changed to$109.86
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.61 changed to 2.62
- Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.05
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$111.16changed to$113.01
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$114.68changed to$111.16
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.60 changed to 2.61
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.06
- Practice expense GPCI 1.053 changed to 1.046
- Malpractice GPCI 0.727 changed to 0.914
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$118.43changed to$114.68
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 2.63 changed to 2.60
- Practice expense GPCI 1.059 changed to 1.053
- Malpractice GPCI 0.539 changed to 0.727
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$119.41changed to$118.43
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$117.99changed to$119.41
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 2.52 changed to 2.63
- Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 1.040 changed to 1.059
- Malpractice GPCI 0.643 changed to 0.539
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$114.68changed to$117.99
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.49 changed to 2.52
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.06
- Practice expense GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.040
- Malpractice GPCI 0.747 changed to 0.643
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$120.07changed to$114.68
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.64 changed to 2.49
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$146.89changed to$120.07
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 3.37 changed to 2.64
- Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.021
- Malpractice GPCI 0.757 changed to 0.747
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$143.89changed to$146.89
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 3.30 changed to 3.37
- Practice expense GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.020
- Malpractice GPCI 0.766 changed to 0.757
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$143.12changed to$143.89
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 3.28 changed to 3.30
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.06
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$142.41changed to$143.12
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$139.63changed to$142.41
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 3.19 changed to 3.28
- Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.019
- Malpractice GPCI 0.759 changed to 0.766
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$138.92changed to$139.63
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 3.39 changed to 3.19
- Practice expense GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.014
- Malpractice GPCI 0.751 changed to 0.759
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $138.92
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $114.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $114.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $114.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $114.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $109.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $109.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $109.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $109.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $113.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $113.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $113.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $113.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $111.16 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $118.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $118.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $118.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $118.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $119.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $119.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $119.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $119.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $117.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $117.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $117.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $117.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $114.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $120.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $120.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $120.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $120.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $146.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $146.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $146.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $146.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $143.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $143.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $143.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $143.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $143.12 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $143.12 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $142.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $142.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $139.63 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $139.63 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $139.63 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $139.63 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $138.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $138.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $138.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $138.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Austin, TX rate applies
Austin, TX is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 31 cities and communities in Texas. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- 78140 in Austin · multiple payment areas
- Barton Creek
- Bee Cave
- Briarcliff
- 78140 in Cedar Park · multiple payment areas
- 78140 in Creedmoor · multiple payment areas
- 78140 in Elgin · multiple payment areas
- Garfield
78140 billing questions
How is this different from a red-cell survival study?
78140 evaluates red-cell trapping or pooling, usually in the spleen. A red-cell survival study, 78130, addresses how long red cells remain in circulation.
Which modifiers identify the professional and technical portions?
Use modifier 26 for the physician’s interpretation and modifier TC for the equipment and staff. Report the global service without a component modifier when one billing entity furnishes both.
What documentation supports reporting 78140?
Document the reason for evaluating sequestration, the labeled-cell study and measurements performed, and the physician’s interpretation of the findings.
Is this a red-cell mass measurement?
No. 78140 evaluates sequestration; 78120 measures red-cell mass. Select the code that matches the study performed and the diagnostic question documented.
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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