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CPT 99242 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Office Or Other Outpatient Consultation For A New Or Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And Straightforward Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 20 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded. (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Evaluation and Management

Consultations

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

20 - Urgent Care Facility

Common Modifiers

None

25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day

GQ - Alaska and Hawaii only - asynchronous telecommunication system

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 99242

National average reimbursement for CPT 99242 by major payers:

bcbs

$36.86

uhc

$93.65

aetna

$118.19

cigna

$98.74

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United
99242$69.011639260920 - ALBERT BRADEN741322777 - (TX) WEST UNIVERSITY INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$68.041013573948 - ORFALY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, BROADWAY ELITE MEDICAL263918056 - (TX) ORFALY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$94.731255301834 - CESAR CALIANGA741842169 - (TX) CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE INCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$109.771932691441 - TAYLOR INFANTE746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$126.441487815544 - ELLEN FREMION300791563TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$82.831194300376 - SERVE ALL MEDICAL ROUND ROCK, PLLC, CLINICA HISPANA862011266 - (TX) SERVE ALL MEDICAL ROUND ROCK PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$227.501730610965 - JENNY RIECKE756002868TXNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
99242$73.621508136052 - FEDERICO MAESE MD PA, FERRIS HEART CENTER752723791 - (TX) FEDERICO MAESE MD PATXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99242$136.001740281302 - SCOTT MCKINSTRY760221050TXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99242$110.621578671392 - MARCY LIM760565432 - CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATION PLLCTXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99242$96.661306987474 - MUSTAFA MOAZAM274687405 - (CO) MOAZAM PATXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$136.001538146022 - ARUP ACHARI760221050TXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99242$82.831790715035 - MICHAEL SIROPAIDES273401164 - (TX) RAJIV AGARWAL MD PATXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99242$98.361780979823 - ALOK DESH462718719 - ACCESS TELECARE PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99242$139.141922673656 - BARIS VEFALI863083267 - (TX) AUSTIN CARDIOLOGY CLINIC PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 99242 vs. Other Consultations Codes

The CPT 99242 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Consultations. 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 99242 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
99242-CPTLowOffice Or Other Outpatient Consultation For A New Or Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And Straightforward Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 20 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded. (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99243-CPTLowOffice Or Other Outpatient Consultation For A New Or Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And Low Level Of Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 30 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded. (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99244-CPTModerateOffice Or Other Outpatient Consultation For A New Or Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And Moderate Level Of Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 40 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded. (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99245-CPTHighOffice Or Other Outpatient Consultation For A New Or Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And High Level Of Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 55 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded. (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99242. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99242 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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