CPT 97606 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Medicine Services and Procedures • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 97606 by major payers:
$59.36
$48.59
$65.24
$78.56
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 97606 | $43.24 | 1235115064 - JEFFREY JOHNSON | 840584583 | TX | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1023610938 - SOPHIA MALOFF | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | NY | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 97606 | $141.30 | 1699159558 - LAURA PECK | 376016777 | IL | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 97606 | $46.06 | 1528159522 - KAREN JOHNSON | 840631509 | CO | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1750312252 - JENNIFER CHRISTIE | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Gastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X) |
United | 97606 | $46.08 | 1477949162 - CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMANN | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | WI | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 97606 | $23.55 | 1356417919 - SURESH RAJAMANICKAM | 650907956 - NEIL G GOLDHABER, MD PA | FL | Specialist (174400000X) |
United | 97606 | $46.08 | 1255919601 - ALLEE TORRES | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1578119541 - HAILEY KEPLER | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | CO | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | 97606 | $40.93 | 1891889127 - GORDON LINDBERG | 510064318 - BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | WI | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 97606 | $65.44 | 1235225780 - CLAUDE FORTIN | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | CO | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1871675314 - MICHAEL BATEMAN | 208683809 | CO | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (2086S0122X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1346598786 - PIXIE RUSSELL | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | 97606 | $52.68 | 1043700388 - LAURA MISCHELL | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 97606 | $29.26 | 1477660850 - ANNEST SYNN NOWAK & MUBARAK PROFESSIONAL LLC, <UNAVAIL> | 841326967 - (CO) ANNEST SYNN NOWAK & MUBARAK, LLC | CO | Specialist (174400000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 97606 vs. Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Evaluations Codes
The CPT 97606 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 97606 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 97597-CPT | Low | Debridement (Eg High Pressure Waterjet With/Without Suction Sharp Selective Debridement With Scissors Scalpel And Forcepts) Open Wound (Eg Fibrin Deviatelized Epidermis And/Or Dermis Exudate Debris Biofilm) Including Topical Application(S) Wound Assessment Use Of A Whirlpool When Performed And Instruction(S) For Ongoing Care Per Session Total Wound(S) Surface Area; First 20 Square Centimeters Or Less |
| 97598-CPT | Low | Debridement (Eg High Pressure Waterjet With/Without Suction Sharp Selective Debridement With Scissors Scalpel And Forceps) Open Wound (Ed Fibrin Deviatlized Epidermis And/Or Dermis Exudate Debris Biofilm) Including Topical Application(S) Wound Assessment Use Of A Whirlpool When Performed And Instruction(S) For Ongoing Care Per Sessioneach Additional 20 Sq Cm Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 97602-CPT | Low | Removal Of Devitalized Tissue From Wound(S) Non-Selective Debridement Without Anesthesia (Eg Wet-To-Moist Dressings Enzymatic Abrasion Larval Therapy) Including Topical Application(S) Wound Assessment And Instruction(S) For Ongoing Care Per Session. (Desc Revised 1/1/2017) |
| 97606-CPT | Low | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Eg Vacuum Assisted Drainage Collection) Utilizing Durable Medical Equipment (Dme) Including Topical Application(S) Wound Assessment And Instruction(S) For Ongoing Care Per Session; Total Wound(S) Surface Area Greater Than 50 Squarecentimeters (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 97606. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 97606 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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