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Last Verified: October 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.
Critical Care In Ambulance, Physician Services Delivered To A Critically Ill Or Injured Toddler During A Transfer From One Facility To Another. Physician Time Varies According To Travel Time As Well As The Childs Condition And Treatment Needs.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Evaluation and Management Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services |
| Common Place of Service | 41 - Ambulance - Land 21 - Inpatient Hospital 42 - Ambulance - Air or Water |
| Common Modifiers | 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day SA |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $201.74 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 99466 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $167.34 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 99466 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99466 by major payers:
$310.34
$300.09
$278.12
$380.44
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CPT 99466
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Sonia Diaz
Mass General Brigham Incorporated
$683.59Published rateJames Knutson
Christus Trinity Clinic
$321.07Published rateAtif Rizwan
Aminia Physicians Group PLLC
$255.39Published rateUzair Mushtaq
Transitional Care Physicians PLLC
$218.91Published rateFit & Well, Md, PLLC, Fit & Well, Md
Fit Well Md PLLC
$182.42Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99466 vs. Other Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services Codes
The CPT 99466 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care 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 99466 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99466-CPT | Moderate | Critical Care In Ambulance, Physician Services Delivered To A Critically Ill Or Injured Toddler During A Transfer From One Facility To Another. Physician Time Varies According To Travel Time As Well As The Childs Condition And Treatment Needs. |
| 99467-CPT | Low | Ped Crit Care Transport Addl, Critical Care Face To Face Services During An Interfacility Transport Of Critically Ill Or Critically Injured Pediatric Patient 24 Months Of Age Or Younger Each Additional 30 Minutes List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Service |
| 99468-CPT | High | Initial Inpatient Neonatal Cri, Initial Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care Per Dayfor The Evaluation And Management Of A Critically Ill Neonate 28 Days Of Age Or Younger |
| 99485-CPT | Low | Suprv Interfacilty Transport, Supervision By A Control Physician Of Interfacility Transport Care Of The Critically Ill Or Critically Injured Pediatric Patient 24 Months Of Age Or Younger Includes Two Way Communication With Transport Team Before Transport At The Referring Facility And During The Transport Including Data Interpretation And Report First 30 Minutes |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99466. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99466 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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