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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 Cardiovascular Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $39.08 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 93017 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $32.85 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 93017 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 93017 by major payers:

$56.25

$56.70

$62.01

$73.57
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 93017 vs. Other Cardiovascular Procedures Codes
The CPT 93017 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Cardiovascular 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 93017 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93015-CPT | Low | Cardiovascular Stress Test, Cardiovascular Stress Test Using Maximal Or Submaximal Treadmill Or Bicycle Exercise Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Or Pharmacological Stress With Supervision Interpretation And Report |
| 93016-CPT | Low | Stress Test Supervision, Cardiovascular Stress Test Using Maximal Or Submaximal Treadmill Or Bicycle Exercise Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring And/Or Pharmacological Stress; Physician Supervision Only Without Interpretation And Report |
| 93017-CPT | Low | Cardiovascular Stress Test, Cardiovascular Stress Test Using Maximal Or Submaximal Treadmill Or Bicycle Exercise Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Or Pharmacological Stress Tracing Only Without Interpretation And Report |
| 93018-CPT | Low | Cardiovascular Stress Test, Cardiovascular Stress Test Using Maximal Or Submaximal Treadmill Or Bicycle Exercise Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Or Pharmacological Stress Interpretation And Report Only |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 93017. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 93017 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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