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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 Preventive Medicine Services |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 50 - Federally Qualified Health Center |
| Common Modifiers | 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day SA |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99386 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $123.005 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 99386 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99386 by major payers:

$173.97

$173.33

$179.09

$225.74
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Stanley Savinese
Keegan Duchicela
Mochi Medical PA
Michael Lyons
Michael Lyons, M.D.
Megan Ginsburg
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99386 vs. Other Preventive Medicine Services Codes
The CPT 99386 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Preventive Medicine 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 99386 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99384-CPT | Low | Prev Visit New Age 12 17, Initial Comprehensive Preventive Medicine Evaluation And Management Of An Individual Including An Age And Gender Appropriate History Examination Counseling Anticipatory Guidance Risk Factor Reduction Interventions And The Ordering Of Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures New Patient Adolescent Age 12 Through 17 Years |
| 99385-CPT | Low | Prev Visit New Age 18 39, Initial Comprehensive Preventive Medicine Evaluation And Management Of An Individual Including An Age And Gender Appropriate History Examination Counseling Anticipatory Guidance Risk Factor Reduction Interventions And The Ordering Of Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures New Patient 18 39 Years |
| 99386-CPT | Low | Prev Visit New Age 40 64, Initial Comprehensive Preventive Medicine Evaluation And Management Of An Individual Including An Age And Gender Appropriate History Examination Counseling Anticipatory Guidance Risk Factor Reduction Interventions And The Ordering Of Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures New Patient 40 64 Years |
| 99387-CPT | Low | Init Pm E M New Pat 65 Yrs, Initial Comprehensive Preventive Medicine Evaluation And Management Of An Individual Including An Age And Gender Appropriate History Examination Counseling Anticipatory Guidance Risk Factor Reduction Interventions And The Ordering Of Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures New Patient 65 Years And Older |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99386. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99386 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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