PayerPrice
Data Platform
Who We Serve
Use Cases
More
Check Local Rates

CPT 99070 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.

Special Supplies Phys Qhp, Supplies And Materials Except Spectacles Provided By The Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Over And Above Those Usually Included With The Office Visit Or Other Services Rendered List Drugs Trays Supplies Or Materials Provided
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Special Services, Procedures and Reports

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

20 - Urgent Care Facility

Common Modifiers

None

UD

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 99070
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 99070

National average reimbursement for CPT 99070 by major payers:

bcbs

$120.12

uhc

$108.01

aetna

$16.68

cigna

$104.86

Compare published rates across providers.

Choose a payer to see a sample of rates for CPT 99070.

CPT 99070
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Ahmc Seton Medical Center LLC

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1023636545Tax ID 85-1126333

    $32.00Published rate
  2. North Texas Pem Partners, LLC

    North Texas Pem Partners LLC

    TXRadiology Clinic/CenterNPI 1962718064Tax ID 27-1293962

    $32.00Published rate
  3. City Of Hope National Medical Center

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1750358297Tax ID 95-1683875

    $32.00Published rate
  4. Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1952777245Tax ID 95-1643989

    $32.00Published rate
  5. Gardena Hospital Lp, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena

    Memorial Hospital Of Gardena

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1063412005Tax ID 76-0594558

    $32.00Published rate

National sample. Rates vary by location, specialty, and contract.

Get a free rate benchmark for your specialty.

Choose your state and specialty to build a report from payer-published rates.

Use market rates to prepare your payer proposal.

Rate Benchmarking

Compare your rates with similar providers.

Select a published rate, define comparable providers, and see where that rate falls in your market.

See a sample rate comparison

Payer Contract Negotiation

Draft a fee schedule renegotiation letter.

Use your fee schedule and market benchmarks to set target rates and draft a letter for your payer.

See a sample payer proposal

CPT 99070 vs. Other Special Services, Procedures and Reports Codes

The CPT 99070 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 99070 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
99001-CPTLowHandling Andor Conveyance Of, Handling Andor Conveyance Of Specimen For Transfer From Thepatient In Other Than A Physicians Office To A Laboratory (Distance May Be Indicated)
99002-CPTLowDevice Handling Phys Qhp, Handling Conveyance And Or Any Other Service In Connection With The Implementation Of An Order Involving Devices Eg Designing Fitting Packaging Handling Delivery Or Mailing When Devices Such As Orthotics Protectives Prosthetics Are Fabricated By An Outside Laboratory Or Shop But Which Items Have Been Designed And Are To Be Fitted And Adjusted By The Attending Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional
99024-CPTLowPostop Follow Up Visit, Postoperative Follow Up Visit Normally Included In The Surgical Package To Indicate That An Evaluation And Management Service Was Performed During A Postoperative Period For A Reason S Related To The Original Procedure
99070-CPTLowSpecial Supplies Phys Qhp, Supplies And Materials Except Spectacles Provided By The Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Over And Above Those Usually Included With The Office Visit Or Other Services Rendered List Drugs Trays Supplies Or Materials Provided

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99070. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99070 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.

FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON

Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.

Bring your top codes (like CPT 99070) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.

Frequently Asked Questions