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CPT 96935 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.

Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (Rcm) For Cellular And Sub-Cellular Imaging Of Skin; Image Acquisition Only, Each Additional Lesion (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Special Dermatological Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 96935 by major payers:

bcbs

$80.38

uhc

$64.14

aetna

$75.77

cigna

$134.11

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United
96935$105.331194974600 - GAURAV YADAVA363878197 - (IL) RITA YADAVA MDSCILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
96935$112.231699194480 - JONATHAN KAPLAN911780160GAPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$28.321427007426 - STEVE HERRIN366006541 - (IL) VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION CILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$126.401215968755 - STACEY OCCOMY362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$77.831962431726 - MARTINS ADEOYE432081789ILChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
96935$82.051811068554 - JAMES MACKENZIE205734385ILChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
96935$120.411760412621 - RHONDA LAMPEN910844563MIPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$72.791811068554 - JAMES MACKENZIE205547757 - (IL) LURIE CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP LLCILChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
96935$117.971164410502 - ALAN FELTHOUS430654872 - ST LOUIS UNIVERSITYILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$108.331457795858 - EMILY DOLL362177139 - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
96935$454.641871912683 - LAUREN SCHUMACHER943281673CAPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$86.441275564197 - PAUL BERKOWITZ363330928 - (IL) PRESENCE HEALTHCARE SERVICESINPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$97.161174859284 - MATTHEW NIEDZWIECKI364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERWIPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$115.161407807746 - SYED KHAN364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96935$40.721205064011 - LAUREL CLARK366006541 - (IL) VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION CILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 96935 vs. Other Special Dermatological Procedures Codes

The CPT 96935 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 96935 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)
96931-CPTModerateReflectance Confocal Microscopy (Rcm) For Cellular And Sub-Cellular Imaging Of Skin; Image Acquisition And Interpretation And Report, First Lesion
96932-CPTLowReflectance Confocal Microscopy (Rcm) For Cellular And Sub-Cellular Imaging Of Skin; Image Acquisition Only, First Lesion
96935-CPTLowReflectance Confocal Microscopy (Rcm) For Cellular And Sub-Cellular Imaging Of Skin; Image Acquisition Only, Each Additional Lesion (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96935. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96935 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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