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CPT 96381 Fee Schedule

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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$24.38 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 96381
Medicaid Fee Schedule$19.65 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 96381

National average reimbursement for CPT 96381 by major payers:

bcbs

$24.98

uhc

$27.44

aetna

$N/A

cigna

$38.13

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CPT 96381
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Neil Jariwala

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1710206545Tax ID 91-0844563

    $41.06Published rate
  2. Janice Kowalski

    Edward Health Ventures

    ILChild & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianNPI 1992980379Tax ID 58-1672987

    $32.58Published rate
  3. Teresa Sripada

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1689622029Tax ID 37-6000511

    $26.70Published rate
  4. Cheriece Mcneely

    Rosecrance Inc

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1821447285Tax ID 36-2235167

    $22.25Published rate
  5. Thomas Herrmann

    Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1982629051Tax ID 36-3637465

    $19.20Published rate

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CPT 96381 vs. Other Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration Codes

The CPT 96381 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration. 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 96381 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
96381-CPTLowRsv Vaccine, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Rsv) Immune Globulin. Rsv Is An Infection That Causes Colds Coughs And Sometimes Pneumonia In Children And Infants.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96381. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96381 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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