CPT 99156 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 • Moderate (Conscious) Sedation |
| Common Place of Service | • 23 - Emergency Room • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • XP - Separate Practitioner • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99156 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99156 by major payers:
$110.03
$100.59
$103.98
$128.52
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 99156 | $254.33 | 1669904306 - KATHERINE PLEET | 43422897 - (MA) MAIN STREET PEDIATRICS, P.C. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99156 | $132.19 | 1982863122 - PAUL MANSOUR | 742958277 - SCOTT & WHITE CLINIC | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $88.12 | 1669889291 - ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA | 842068606 - (TX) HNI PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF TEXAS INC | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $143.00 | 1861925133 - JAMES CUVILLIER | 752600873 - (TX) SHANNON CLINIC | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $68.09 | 1821388075 - KAMAL SHAH | 824094685 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGEONS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC | TX | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 99156 | $72.11 | 1174985634 - NUMAN JAHANGIR | 921831918 - (TX) BALANCE PRIMARY CARE | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $107.02 | 1679153050 - KEVIN MILLIGAN | 741613878 - (TX) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $141.72 | 1871679654 - JOHN PAGE | 752904758 - (TX) J. KEVIN PAGE, M.D. | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $100.62 | 1750910436 - JOHN KELLEY | 271371893 | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $127.55 | 1710123088 - POLLY NIRAVATH | 300520570 - (TX) METHODIST HOSPITAL | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $104.16 | 1679680938 - REBECCA RAEDEKE | 203856995 - (TX) GRACE CLINIC OF LUBBOCK | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $64.09 | 1770593436 - HAN PHAM HULEN | 208033976 - (TX) PREMIER PROVIDER HEALTH, PA | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $101.72 | 1720051717 - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, UT HEALTH PHYSICIANS | 741586031 | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99156 | $154.47 | 1790760676 - GEORGE BOBUSTUC | 363738206 - NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES | TX | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 99156 | $96.27 | 1962466367 - ARASH MANZORI | 752896138 - MEDHEALTH | TX | Cardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X) |
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 99156 vs. Other Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Codes
The CPT 99156 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Moderate (Conscious) Sedation. 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 99156 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99151-CPT | Low | Moderate Sedation Services Provided By The Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing The Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Service That The Sedation Supports Requiring The Presence Of An Independent Trained Observer To Assist In The Monitoring Of The Patients Level Of Consciousness And Physiologicalstatus; Initial 15 Minutes Of Intraservice Time Patient Younger Than 5 Years Of Age (Reinstated 01/01/2017). |
| 99152-CPT | Low | Moderate Sedation Services Provided By The Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing The Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Service That The Sedation Supports Requiring The Presence Of An Independent Trained Observer To Assist In The Monitoring Of The Patients Level Of Consciousness And Physiologicalstatus; Initial 15 Minutes Of Intraservice Time Patient Age 5 Years Or Older. (Reinstated 01/01/2017). |
| 99153-CPT | Low | Moderate Sedation Services Provided By The Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Careprofes- Sional Performing The Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Service That The Sedation Supports Requiring The Presence Of An Independent Trained Observer To Assist In The Monitoring Of The Patients Levelof Consciousness And Physiological Status; Each Additional 15 Minutes Intraservice Time (List Se- Parately In Addition To Code For Primary Service) |
| 99156-CPT | Low | Moderate Sedation Services Provided By A Physicianor Other Qualified Health Careprofessional Other Than The Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing The Diagnostic Or Thera- Peutic Service That The Sedation Supports; Initial15 Minutes Of Intraservice Time Patient Age 5 Years Or Older |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99156. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99156 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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