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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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | GO - Services delivered under an outpatient occupational therapy plan of care 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $6.01 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 97018 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $4.95 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 97018 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 97018 by major payers:
$15.47
$7.78
$9.18
$7.66
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CPT 97018
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Lance Governale
Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
$31.38Published rateLillie Bruton
St Josephs Hospital Inc
$10.97Published rateRazvan Pavelescu
Michael T. Mccormick & Associates
$7.78Published rateAdriana Strimbu
Adriana Strimbu Dpm PA
$5.51Published rateLisa Klemeyer
Aesthetic And Family Podiatry Center PA
$4.26Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 97018 vs. Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations Codes
The CPT 97018 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations. 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 97018 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.
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What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 97018. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 97018 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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