CPT 99479 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Subsequent Intensive Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of The Recovering Low Birth Weight Infant (Present Body Weight Of 1500-2500 Grams)

Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	• Evaluation and Management • Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services
Common Place of Service	• 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office
Common Modifiers	• None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • FS - Split/shared E/M visit
Complexity Level	Low

National average reimbursement for CPT 99479 by major payers:

$163.06

$158.78

$151.22

$202.64

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For billing codeCPT 99479

Payer	Code	Rate	NPI	Tax ID	State	Specialty
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United	99479	$118.86	1831126036 - THAO NGUYEN	330610575	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$134.83	1972609352 - MATTHEW KEEFER	952810095 - ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES CORP	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$124.77	1962513093 - LAURA DENENBERG	861175591 - (CA) BAYCHILDRENS PHYSICIANS	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$390.10	1023207511 - ZSOFIA LONG	260089066	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$116.16	1710035126 - THECLA MGBOJIRIKWE	452399192 - (CA) COMFORT FAMILY CLINIC	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$447.14	1578958682 - JACLYN KAPPICO	954474603 - PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP OF CALIFORNIA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION	CA	Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (2080N0001X)
United	99479	$685.28	1962886358 - JULIA DANSER	271346767	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$225.13	1306914510 - MARIANNE BORDEN	562605608 - BAY AREA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, INC.	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$118.63	1558793281 - IMA NABIUNY	271346767	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$140.80	1548335920 - NELOUFA MERRILL	953218000 - OMNI FAMILY HEALTH	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$152.94	1609293158 - MATTHEW MEYERS	943281666	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$174.58	1285654202 - BENJAMIN KING	471370520	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$207.69	1932442944 - AHMAD ABOAZIZA	464150987 - (CA) VALLEY CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP	CA	Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (2080N0001X)
United	99479	$118.63	1093770638 - SUSAN FISHER-OWENS	943281657	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United	99479	$267.51	1881910149 - JODIANN LEDFORD	330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM	CA	Pediatrics Physician (208000000X)
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 99479 vs. Other Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services Codes

The CPT 99479 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 99479 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
99468-CPT	High	Initial Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care, Per Day, For The Evaluation And Management Of A Critically Ill Neonate, 28 Days Of Age Or Younger
99469-CPT	Moderate	Subsequent Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care, Per Day, For The Evaluation And Management Of A Critically Ill Neonate, 28 Days Of Age Or Younger
99477-CPT	Moderate	Initial Hospital Care, Per Day, For The Evaluation And Management Of The Neonate, 28 Days Of Age Or Younger, Who Requires Intensive Observation, Frequent Interventions, And Other Intensive Care Services
99479-CPT	Low	Subsequent Intensive Care Per Day For The Evaluation And Management Of The Recovering Low Birth Weight Infant (Present Body Weight Of 1500-2500 Grams)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99479. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99479 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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