CPT 99174 Fee Schedule
Last Updated: April 2025
Instrument-Based Ocular Screening (Eg Photoscreening Automated-Refraction) Bilateral; With Remote Analysis And Report (Revised 01/01/2016)
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 • Other Medicine Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 50 - Federally Qualified Health Center • None |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 33 - Preventive Services |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99174 by major payers:
$15.21
$16.23
$16.44
$24.70
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99174. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99174 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.
CPT 99174 vs. Other Other Medicine Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 99174 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 99174 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.
| CPT Code | Complexity Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 99170 | Moderate | Anogenital Examination Magnified In Childhood For Suspected Trauma Including Image Recording When Performed (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 99172 | Low | 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) |
| 99173 | Low | Screening 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 |
| 99174 | Low | Instrument-Based Ocular Screening (Eg Photoscreening Automated-Refraction) Bilateral; With Remote Analysis And Report (Revised 01/01/2016) |
See what providers are getting paid in 2024 for 99174:
CPT 99174 Fee Schedule & Reimbursement Rates
The CPT 99174 fee schedule varies by payer type. Below are Medicare rates for 2024 and average in-network rates by state across major payers:
| Code | Medicare Rate | Avg. Cigna National Rate | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99170 | $164.77 | $253.57 | |
| 99172 | $31.15 | ||
| 99173 | $3.33 | $6.25 | |
| 99174 | $6.33 | $24.70 | |
| 99175 | $29.96 | $47.35 | |
| 99177 | $4.99 | $21.06 |
Reimbursement rates depend on provider contracts, region, and payer. Always verify rates with your insurance provider or medical billing department.
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