CPT 78014
Thyroid imaging w/blood flow
CPT 78014 at a glance
- Code
- 78014
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Thyroid imaging w/blood flow
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 78014?
CPT 78014 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Thyroid imaging w/blood flow". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 78014 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 78014 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 78014 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 78014?
CPT 78014 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.