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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Special Dermatological Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 52 - Reduced Services 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 96902 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $19.085 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 96902 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96902 by major payers:
$30.10
$28.29
$27.91
$32.36
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CPT 96902
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Lauren Schumacher
$128.30Published rateRhonda Lampen
Loyola University Medical Center
$44.22Published rateHossam Abdelsalam
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
$37.52Published ratePriti Singh
Associates In Pediatric Neurology Sc
$27.57Published ratePravesh Deotale
St Louis University
$10.88Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 96902 vs. Other Special Dermatological Procedures Codes
The CPT 96902 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Special Dermatological 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 96902 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96902-CPT | Low | Mcrscp Xm Hair Pluck/Clipped, Microscopic Examination Of Hairs Plucked Or Clipped By The Examiner (Excluding Hair Collected By The Patient) To Determine Telogen And Anagen Counts Or Structural Hair Shaft Abnormality |
| 96904-CPT | Low | Whole Body Integumentary Photo, Whole Body Integumentary Photography For Monitoring Of High Risk Patients With Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome Or A History Of Dysplastic Nevi Or Patientswith A Personal Or Familial History Of Melanoma |
| 96920-CPT | Low | Laser Treatmn For Inflammat Skin Diseas (Psoriasis); Total Area, Laser Treatment For Inflammatory Skin Disease (Psoriasis); Total Area |
| 96931-CPT | Moderate | Reflectance Confocal Microscop, Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (Rcm) For Cellularand Sub-Cellular Imaging Of Skin Image Acquisiti On And Interpretation And Report First Lesion |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96902. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96902 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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