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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.
Emergency Department Visit For, Emergency Department Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components A Detailed History A Detailed Examination And Medical Decision Making Of Moderate Co
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Evaluation and Management Emergency Department Services |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room None 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day U7 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99284 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 99284 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99284 by major payers:
$154.01
$118.58
$138.72
$181.27
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CPT 99284
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Callee Heywood
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$367.64Published rateJeffrey Merlin
$275.57Published rateDebra Baines
Loyola University Medical Center
$198.00Published rateScott Milinovich
$162.00Published rateChristina Eng
New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation
$86.59Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99284 vs. Other Emergency Department Services Codes
The CPT 99284 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Emergency Department Services. 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 99284 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99281-CPT | Low | Emergency Department Visit For, Emergency Department Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components A Problem Focused History A Problemfocused Examination And Straightforward Medical |
| 99282-CPT | Low | Emergency Department Visit For, Emergency Department Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components An Expanded Problem Focused Historyan Expanded Problem Focused Examination And Medi |
| 99283-CPT | Low | Emergency Department Visit For, Emergency Department Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components An Expanded Problem Focused Historyan Expanded Problem Focused Examination And Medi |
| 99284-CPT | Moderate | Emergency Department Visit For, Emergency Department Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components A Detailed History A Detailed Examination And Medical Decision Making Of Moderate Co |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99284. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99284 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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