CPT 99304 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 | New or Established Patient Initial Nursing Facility Care |
| Common Place of Service | 99 - Other POS None |
| Common Modifiers | None 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day AI - Principal Physician of Record |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99304 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99304 by major payers:
$101.85
$80.66
$91.29
$132.80
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 99304 | $100.30 | 1659802148 - SARAH MENNELLA | 843213629 | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $102.16 | 1215025309 - DEBORAH GARRELTS-DAOUD | 370661183 - BLESSING HOSPITAL | IA | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $100.00 | 1124697719 - SUSAN GIERCZYK | 364026519 - (IL) STILLPOINT MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES S.C. | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $325.16 | 1811275076 - NOURELDIN ABDELHAMID | 941156581 - SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | FL | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 99304 | $76.62 | 1750794087 - ADITYA VORA | 351972384 - PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC | FL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $168.24 | 1750680120 - REKHA KASI | 911780160 | IL | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $96.62 | 1073548863 - KIMBERLY HOOD | 882517801 - (CA) MOCHI MEDICAL PA | FL | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (207V00000X) |
United | 99304 | $66.54 | 1568668176 - EDGAR HERNANDEZ | 843213629 | DC | Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X) |
United | 99304 | $142.57 | 1699018317 - BIRJU PATEL | 362739299 - TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER | IL | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X) |
United | 99304 | $68.84 | 1255726865 - NIRAJ PATEL | 871793632 | FL | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 99304 | $102.16 | 1669039822 - DANIEL BOEDER | 370661183 - BLESSING HOSPITAL | IL | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X) |
United | 99304 | $112.87 | 1902917818 - FAZAL AHMED | 366006541 - (IL) VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION C | IL | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X) |
United | 99304 | $78.30 | 1205026820 - LEOPOLDO CATALA | 650667458 - (FL) MIAMI INSTITUTE FOR JOINT RECONSTRUCTION | FL | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | 99304 | $195.89 | 1922433440 - SEEMA AHMED | 811291017 - (FL) WOMENS HEALTH HOSPITALISTS LLC | FL | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (207V00000X) |
United | 99304 | $119.67 | 1851768337 - KELLY RIDGES | 362925195 - ALLERGY & ASTHMA OF DUPAGE, S.C. | IL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
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 99304 vs. Other Initial Nursing Facility Care Codes
The CPT 99304 code is part of the New or Established Patient services used for Initial Nursing Facility Care. 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 99304 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99304-CPT | Low | Medical Care, Initial Nursing Facility Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires These 3 Key Components: A Detailed Or Comprehensive History; A Detailed Or Comprehensive Examination; And Medical Decision Making That Is Straightforward Or Of Low Complexity. Counseling And/Or Coordination Of Care With Other Physicians Other Qualified Health Care Professionals Or Agencies Are Provided Consistent With The Nature Of The Problem(S) And The |
| 99305-CPT | Moderate | 1st Nf Care Moderate Mdm 35, Initial Nursing Facility Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of A 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 35 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded |
| 99306-CPT | High | 1st Nf Care High Mdm 50, Initial Nursing Facility Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of A 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 50 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded |
| 99307-CPT | Low | Medical Care, Subsequent Nursing Facility Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of A Patient Which Requires At Least 2 Of These 3 Key Components: A Problem Focused Interval History; A Problem Focused Examination; Straightforward Medical Decision Making. Counseling And/Or Coordination Of Care With Other Physicians Other Qualified Health Care Professionals Or Agencies Are Provided Consistent With The Nature Of The Problem(S) And The Patients And/Or Familys |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99304. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99304 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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