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CPT 99050 Fee Schedule

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.

Medical Services After Hrs, Services Provided In The Office At Times Other Than Regularly Scheduled Office Hours Or Days When The Office Is Normally Closed Eg Holidays Saturday Or Sunday In Addition To Basic Service
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Special Services, Procedures and Reports

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

20 - Urgent Care Facility

None

Common Modifiers

None

95 - Telemedicine - audio and video

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 99050
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 99050

National average reimbursement for CPT 99050 by major payers:

bcbs

$23.43

uhc

$24.28

aetna

$20.32

cigna

$31.79

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CPT 99050
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Abraham Auerbach

    Northwestern Medical Center Inc

    MDOphthalmology PhysicianNPI 1184983025Tax ID 30-266986

    $71.22Published rate
  2. Aparna Sharma

    Loyola University Medical Center

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1619130648Tax ID 36-4015560

    $34.74Published rate
  3. Corey Goldstein

    ILPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1508986308Tax ID 91-1780160

    $31.45Published rate
  4. Lauren Prest

    UTPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1881012235Tax ID 91-0843135

    $26.50Published rate
  5. Douglas Lavenburg

    Douglas J Lavenburg Md PA

    MDOphthalmology PhysicianNPI 1649238635Tax ID 51-0348176

    $14.53Published rate

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CPT 99050 vs. Other Special Services, Procedures and Reports Codes

The CPT 99050 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Special Services, Procedures and Reports. 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 99050 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
99026-CPTLowHospital Mandated On Call Service; In-Hospital, Each Hour
99027-CPTLowHospital Mandated On Call Service; Out-Of-Hospital, Each Hour
99050-CPTLowMedical Services After Hrs, Services Provided In The Office At Times Other Than Regularly Scheduled Office Hours Or Days When The Office Is Normally Closed Eg Holidays Saturday Or Sunday In Addition To Basic Service
99051-CPTLowAdditional Office Services, Additional Services Beyond Those Typically Offered Provided In The Physician Office During Regular Extended Hours Such As Evenings Or Weekends.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99050. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99050 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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