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CPT 96570 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Photodynamic Therapy By Endoscopic Application Of Light To Ablate Abnormal Tissue Via Activation Of Photosensitive Drug(S); First 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Endoscopy Or Bronchoscopy Procedures Of Lung And Gastrointestinal Tract)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Photodynamic Therapy Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

52 - Reduced Services

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 96570 by major payers:

bcbs

$77.85

uhc

$73.67

aetna

$67.11

cigna

$85.72

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United
96570$1411.001528028396 - SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL, SENTARA HOSPITALS541547408 - SENTARA HOSPITALSVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$1438.001013994359 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF MN MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW410991680 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICESMNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$5935.001811992480 - PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL264051248NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$1954.001437107208 - CASA GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CASA GRANDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER450233470 - BANNER HEALTHAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$551.001356320873 - EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS823934511TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$433.001265445506 - WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER621501534TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$1969.001649273434 - BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT PLANO, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO820551704 - (TX) BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT PLANOTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$1988.001891367629 - STEWARD NSMC, INC., STEWARD FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF NORTH SHORE995054044FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$428.001225081516 - GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC, GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER631102774ALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$100.001437179710 - PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL436004544 - (MO) PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$801.001639101116 - SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC., SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER952588614CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$752.001497702575 - ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER330687414 - (CA) MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICESCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$743.001164821559 - NATCHEZ HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ371756496MSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$464.001649226952 - ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER640362400 - (MS) ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERMSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
96570$2076.001700883717 - RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL351128943 - RIVERVIEW HOSPITALINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 96570 vs. Other Photodynamic Therapy Procedures Codes

The CPT 96570 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Photodynamic Therapy 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 96570 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
96567-CPTLowPhotodynamic Therapy By External Application Of Light To Destroy Premalignant Lesions Of The Skin And Adjacent Mucosa With Application And Illumination/Activation Of Photosensitive Drug(S) Per Day (Desc Revised 1/1/2018)
96570-CPTLowPhotodynamic Therapy By Endoscopic Application Of Light To Ablate Abnormal Tissue Via Activation Of Photosensitive Drug(S); First 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Endoscopy Or Bronchoscopy Procedures Of Lung And Gastrointestinal Tract)
96571-CPTLowPhotodynamic Therapy By Endoscopic Application Of Light To Ablate Abnormal Tissue Via Activation Of Photosensitive Drug(S); Each Additional 15 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Endoscopy Or Bronchoscopy Procedures Of Lung And Gastrointestinal Tract)
96573-CPTModeratePhotodynamic Therapy By External Application Of Light To Destroy Premalignant Lesions Of The Skin And Adjacent Mucosa With Application And Illumination/Activation Of Photosensitizing Drug(S) Provided By A Physician Or Other Qualifiedhealth Care Professional Per Day

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96570. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96570 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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