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Last Verified: October 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.
Ingest Challenge Addl 60 Min, Ingestion Challenge Test Sequential And Incremental Ingestion Of Test Items Eg Food Drug Or Other Substance Each Additional 60 Minutes Of Testing List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Allergy and Clinical Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 76 - Repeat procedure by same physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $84.84 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 95079 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $69.175 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 95079 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 95079 by major payers:
$106.77
$107.20
$108.22
$108.57
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CPT 95079
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Adam Wallace
Aurora Medical Group Inc
$299.22Published rateJamie Evans
$167.05Published rateDavid Banayan
$155.78Published rateOday Alsarraf
Swedishamerican Hospital
$133.80Published rateDa Pediatric Rehabilitation
$40.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 95079 vs. Other Allergy and Clinical Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 95079 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Allergy and Clinical Immunology 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 95079 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 95012-CPT | Low | Nitric Oxide Expired Gas Determination |
| 95070-CPT | Low | Inhalation Bronchial Challenge, Inhalation Bronchial Challenge Testing (Not Including Necessary Pulmonary Function Tests) With Histamine Methacholine Or Similar Compounds |
| 95076-CPT | Low | Ingest Challenge Ini 120 Min, Ingestion Challenge Test Sequential And Incremental Ingestion Of Test Items Eg Food Drug Or Other Substance Initial 120 Minutes Of Testing |
| 95079-CPT | Low | Ingest Challenge Addl 60 Min, Ingestion Challenge Test Sequential And Incremental Ingestion Of Test Items Eg Food Drug Or Other Substance Each Additional 60 Minutes Of Testing List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 95079. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 95079 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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