CPT 99359 Fee Schedule
Last Updated: April 2025
Prolonged Evaluation And Management Service Beforeand/Or After Direct Patient Care; Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Prolonged Service) /Family); Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Prolonged Physician Service)
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 | • Evaluation and Management • Prolonged Services |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus-Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 25 - Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service • Q5 - Service furnished by a substitute physician under a reciprocal billing arrangement |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99359 by major payers:
$60.67
$63.53
$59.14
$73.51
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99359. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99359 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 99359 vs. Other Prolonged Services Codes
The CPT 99359 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Prolonged 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 99359 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99291 | Moderate | Citical Care, Evaluation And Management Of The Unstable Critically Ill Or Unstable Critically Injured Patient, Requiring The Constant Attendance Of The Physician; Ist Hour |
| 99292 | Low | Critical Care, Evaluation And Management Of The Critically Ill Or Critically Injured Patient; Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Service) |
| 99358 | Low | Prolonged Evaluation And Management Service Beforeand/Or After Direct Patient Care; First Hour Eg Review Of Extensive Records And Tests Communication With Other Professionals And/Or The Patient/Family); First Hour (List Separately In Addition To Code(S) For Other Physician Service(S) And/Or Inpatient Or Outpatient Evaluation And Management Service) |
| 99359 | Low | Prolonged Evaluation And Management Service Beforeand/Or After Direct Patient Care; Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Prolonged Service) /Family); Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Prolonged Physician Service) |
See what providers are getting paid in 2024 for 99359:
CPT 99359 Fee Schedule & Reimbursement Rates
The CPT 99359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99291 | $272.29 | $342.35 | |
| 99292 | $119.17 | $170.44 | |
| 99358 | $88.21 | $158.32 | |
| 99359 | $37.62 | $73.51 |
Reimbursement rates depend on provider contracts, region, and payer. Always verify rates with your insurance provider or medical billing department.
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