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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.
Photodynamic Therapy By Extern, Photodynamic Therapy By External Application Of Light To Destroy Premalignant Lesions Of The Skin And Adjacent Mucosa With Application And Illuminationactivation Of Photosensitizing Drug(S) Provided By A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Per Day
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Photodynamic Therapy Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $217.44 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 96573 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $175.30 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 96573 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96573 by major payers:
$284.67
$263.04
$270.20
$354.50
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CPT 96573
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Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Thedacare Diagnostic Imaging Center
Community Health Network Inc
$4,426.00Published rateRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Inc
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
$2,018.00Published rateSmsj Tucson Holdings LLC, St. Josephs Hospital
$1,381.00Published rateVhs San Antonio Partners, LLC
$623.00Published rateDewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc.
Dewitt Hospital Nursing Home Inc
$130.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 96573 vs. Other Photodynamic Therapy Procedures Codes
The CPT 96573 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 96573 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96567-CPT | Low | Photodynamic Therapy By Extern, Photodynamic Therapy By External Application Of Light To Destroy Premalignant Lesions Of The Skin And Adjacent Mucosa With Application And Illuminationactivation Of Photosensitive Drug(S) Per Day |
| 96570-CPT | Low | Photodynmc Tx 30 Min Add-On, 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) |
| 96571-CPT | Low | Photodynamic Tx Addl 15 Min, Photodynamic 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-CPT | Moderate | Photodynamic Therapy By Extern, Photodynamic Therapy By External Application Of Light To Destroy Premalignant Lesions Of The Skin And Adjacent Mucosa With Application And Illuminationactivation Of Photosensitizing Drug(S) Provided By A Physician Or Other Qualified Health 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 96573. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96573 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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