PayerPrice
Data Platform
Who We Serve
Use Cases
More
Check Local Rates

Revenue Code (RC) 0421 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Visit charge

Key FactDetail
Service Type

Physical Therapy

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for Revenue Code 0421 by major payers:

bcbs

$440.04

uhc

$84.95

aetna

$215.37

cigna

$132.13

Compare published rates across providers.

Choose a payer to see a sample of rates for RC 0421.

RC 0421
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Inspira Medical Centers, Inc., Inspira Medical Center Elmer

    Inspira Medical Centers Inc

    NJGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1255396024Tax ID 21-0634484

    $563.00Published rate
  2. Lakeview Medical Center, LLC, Lakeview Regional Medical Center

    LAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1295772259Tax ID 62-1596506

    $130.00Published rate
  3. Marshall Drive Opco LLC, Aspire At Big Bend

    Marshall Drive Opco LLC

    FLSkilled Nursing FacilityNPI 1851070023Tax ID 93-2298756

    $65.00Published rate
  4. Life Care Centers Of America, Inc., Life Care Center Of Ocala

    Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

    FLSkilled Nursing FacilityNPI 1417973389Tax ID 62-0963862

    $65.00Published rate
  5. Carrollwood Rehabilitation Center LLC, Northdale Rehabilitation Center

    Carrollwood Rehabilitation Center LLC

    FLSkilled Nursing FacilityNPI 1457846453Tax ID 83-0837008

    $65.00Published rate

National sample. Rates vary by location, specialty, and contract.

Get a free rate benchmark for your specialty.

Choose your state and specialty to build a report from payer-published rates.

Use market rates to prepare your payer proposal.

Rate Benchmarking

Compare your rates with similar providers.

Select a published rate, define comparable providers, and see where that rate falls in your market.

See a sample rate comparison

Payer Contract Negotiation

Draft a fee schedule renegotiation letter.

Use your fee schedule and market benchmarks to set target rates and draft a letter for your payer.

See a sample payer proposal

Revenue Code 0421 vs. Other Physical Therapy Codes

The Revenue Code 0421 code is part of the Physical Therapy services . It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The Revenue Code 0421 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
0420-RCModerateGeneral
0421-RCModerateVisit charge
0422-RCModerateHourly charge

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including Revenue Code 0421. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 0421 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON

Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.

Bring your top codes (like RC 0421) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.