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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.
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
| 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 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99485 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $62.08 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 99485 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99485 by major payers:
$98.19
$96.80
$85.11
$127.57
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CPT 99485
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Sarwat Khalil
University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc
$254.82Published rateNancy Chapin
Pediatric Associates, Inc. Of Brockton
$197.80Published rateRikin Patel
Scott & White Clinic
$130.41Published rateMaria De Jesus
Paradigm Neurodiagnostics LLC
$83.48Published rateYolanda Ajala
$55.90Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99485 vs. Other Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services Codes
The CPT 99485 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 99485 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 |
| 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 |
| 99486-CPT | Low | Suprv Interfac Trnsport Addl, 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 Each Additional 30 Minutes List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99485. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99485 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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