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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 Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 96423 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 96423 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96423 by major payers:

$114.96

$97.48

$95.23

$118.60
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 96423 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 96423 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 96423 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96420-CPT | Low | Chemotherapy Administration I, Chemotherapy Administration Intra-Arterial Push Technique Chemotherapy Administration Intra-Arterial Push Technique |
| 96422-CPT | Moderate | Drug Infused Into An Artery, Infusion Of A Chemotherapy Agent Or Other Complex Drug Into An Artery. An Infusion Delivers Fluid And/Or Medication Slowly Over A Period Time. |
| 96423-CPT | Low | Chemo Ia Infuse Each Addl Hr, Chemotherapy Administration Intra Arterial Infusion Technique Each Additional Hour List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 96425-CPT | Moderate | Chemotherapy Infusion Method, Chemotherapy Administration Intra Arterial Infusion Technique Initiation Of Prolonged Infusion More Than 8 Hours Requiring The Use Of A Portable Or Implantable Pump |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96423. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96423 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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