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CPT 99172 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.

Visual Function Screening Automated Or Semi-Automated Bilateral Quantitative Determination Of Visual Acuity Ocular Alignment Color Vision By Pseudoisochromatic Plates And Field Of Vision (May Include All Or Some Screening Of The Determination(S) For Contrast Sensitivity Vision Under Glare)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Other Medicine Services and Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

None

71 - Public Health Clinic

Common Modifiers

None

EP - Residential facility to Physician's office

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 99172 by major payers:

bcbs

$32.95

uhc

$22.54

aetna

$21.12

cigna

$31.15

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99172$18.551548324163 - SUPRIYA THIRUNARAYANAN471400922TXNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
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99172$26.371922164664 - MARINA TREVINO746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99172$21.121740280510 - ALEKSANDRA OLSSON-DETWILER752951355 - (TX) TEXAS SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITALTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$33.771093914962 - DEEPA MOPARTY752582845TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$15.901346424652 - SYED ATHER YUSOOF MD PA742860653 - (TX) SYED A. YUSOOF, M.D., P.A.TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99172$22.941841246113 - RIM BANNOUT352526373 - ACCLAIM PHYSICIAN GROUP INCTXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
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99172$20.861699156273 - ELLIANA WIESNER452654166TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$14.141245682020 - PAUL BONGAT50592086 - (TX) ADRIANA POP-MOODY, MD, CLINIC, PATXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99172$32.291114983061 - JAYASREE KAILASAM813432660 - (TX) DEEPA CHINTALA MD PATXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$60.811538516059 - ROBIN JACOB760386391 - KELSEY-SEYBOLD MEDICAL GROUP PLLCTXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99172$18.871891824868 - MEADOWS PEDIATRICS PC43399671 - (MA) MEADOWS PEDIATRICS PCMAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
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99172$33.771518216357 - MERIN VARGHESE752536818 - HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORKTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99172$26.371932495256 - ANGELICA NUNEZ746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$22.151356320378 - TAMARA BARSIK752867667 - (TX) INPATIENT PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATESTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99172$56.201033506332 - AKWAUGO UZOEGWU470765154 - ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINICTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 99172 vs. Other Other Medicine Services and Procedures Codes

The CPT 99172 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Other Medicine Services and 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 99172 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
99170LowAnogenital Examination Magnified In Childhood For Suspected Trauma Including Image Recording When Performed (Revised 01/01/2014)
99172LowVisual Function Screening Automated Or Semi-Automated Bilateral Quantitative Determination Of Visual Acuity Ocular Alignment Color Vision By Pseudoisochromatic Plates And Field Of Vision (May Include All Or Some Screening Of The Determination(S) For Contrast Sensitivity Vision Under Glare)
99173LowScreening Test Of Visual Acuity, Quantitative, Bilateral (The Screening Test Used Must Employ Graduated Visual Acuity Stimuli That Allowa A Quantitative Estimate Of Visual Acuity (Eg. Snellen Chart), Other Identifiable Services Unrelated To This Screening Test Prov
99174LowInstrument-Based Ocular Screening (Eg Photoscreening Automated-Refraction) Bilateral; With Remote Analysis And Report (Revised 01/01/2016)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99172. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99172 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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