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CPT 97811 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.

Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; Without Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient, With Re-Insertion Of Needle(S) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Acupuncture Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

GY - Notice of Liability Not Issued, Not Required Under Payer Policy.

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 97811 by major payers:

bcbs

$33.09

uhc

$35.69

aetna

$34.96

cigna

$53.47

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United
97811$55.521447365440 - AYAME TAKAHASHI364143823 - SIU PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS INCILChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
97811$35.001801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATIONFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
97811$46.451710206545 - NEIL JARIWALA364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTXPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$51.361871592881 - CHANDRAGUPTA VEDAK363994258 - (IL) HORIZONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$46.451366883555 - DAVID BANAYAN364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$37.201609883347 - BRAD BERGER362709982 - (IL) PRESENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHMSChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
97811$46.451710206545 - NEIL JARIWALA364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERINPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$46.451962664789 - JAMIE EVANS364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERWIPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$27.511790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINEALInterventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X)
United
97811$56.021407807746 - SYED KHAN364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERINPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$41.701760923916 - LUKE PETRY376000511 - THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$53.651205213261 - TAMAR CACERES911780160ILNeurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician (2084P0005X)
United
97811$33.341275564197 - PAUL BERKOWITZ842494027 - BRIGHTSIDE MEDICALFLPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
97811$55.271891921367 - KAVITA THAKKAR363279680 - (IL) PEDIATRIC FACULTY FOUNDATION INPANeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
97811$43.751497198832 - GABRIEL FUQUA363149833 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILPsychiatry 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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 97811 vs. Other Acupuncture Procedures Codes

The CPT 97811 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Acupuncture 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 97811 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
97802-CPTLowMedical Nutrition Therapy; Initial Assessment And Intervention, Individual, Face-To-Face With The Patient, Each 15 Minutes
97804-CPTLowMedical Nutrition Therapy; Group (2 Or More Individuals), Each 30 Minutes
97810-CPTLowAcupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; Without Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient
97811-CPTLowAcupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; Without Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient, With Re-Insertion Of Needle(S) (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 97811. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 97811 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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