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Last Verified: September 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.
Unusual Travel (Eg Transport & Escort Of Patient), Unusual Travel (Eg Transportation And Escort Of Patient)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Special Services, Procedures and Reports |
| Common Place of Service | None 99 - Other POS |
| Common Modifiers | None GP - Services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99082 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 99082 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99082 by major payers:
$38.05
$23.21
$29.23
$44.99
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CPT 99082
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Andrew Knox
Aurora Medical Group Inc
$100.26Published rateJeremiah Brewer
Loyola University Medical Center
$53.09Published rateRita Yadava
Rita Yadava Mdsc
$35.88Published rateJohn Millichap
$19.70Published rateEugene Schnitzler
$0.82Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99082 vs. Other Special Services, Procedures and Reports Codes
The CPT 99082 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 99082 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99001-CPT | Low | Handling 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-CPT | Low | Device 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 |
| 99080-CPT | Low | Special Reports Such As Insura, Special Reports Such As Insurance Forms More Thantheinformation Conveyed In The Usual Medical Comm Unications Or Standard Reporting Form |
| 99082-CPT | Low | Unusual Travel (Eg Transport & Escort Of Patient), Unusual Travel (Eg Transportation And Escort Of Patient) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99082. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99082 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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