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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 50 - Federally Qualified Health Center |
| Common Modifiers | EP - Residential facility to Physician's office 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $40.42 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 92552 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $32.46 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 92552 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 92552 by major payers:

$42.07

$36.88

$41.53

$52.32
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 92552 vs. Other Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 92552 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures. 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 CPT 92552 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 92551-CPT | Low | Screening For Hearing Problems, Basic Screening Test For Hearing Problems Where The Individual Tested Responds To Sounds In Headphones. |
| 92552-CPT | Low | Hearing Test, A Hearing Test That Measures The Ability To Respond To Various Sound Frequencies (Low High). Sound Is Transmitted Through Headphones Or A Device That Vibrates Against Bone. |
| 92553-CPT | Low | Hearing Test, A Hearing Test That Measures The Ability To Respond To Various Sound Frequencies (Low High). Sound Is Transmitted Through Headphones Or A Device That Vibrates Against Bone. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 92552. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 92552 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.
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