CPT 99486 Fee Schedule
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 • 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 • 25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99486 by major payers:
$88.23
$84.34
$71.32
$111.33
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 99486 | $74.52 | 1730101965 - PAUL CHEBIB | 751227032 - (TX) TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99486 | $92.76 | 1760579155 - SOUKAINA ADOLPHE | 42472758 - (MA) CHILD HEALTH FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $65.52 | 1588892731 - DUNCAN MARU | 132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $211.60 | 1760506299 - ELIZABETH OH | 222768204 - HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED CTR INC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $211.60 | 1619230745 - SUSANNE HAY | 320058309 - ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISREAL | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $172.60 | 1235191701 - JEFFREY LUKAS | 42911067 - UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $194.02 | 1952832891 - ZOE HAEMER | 43466314 - MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $170.44 | 1609213750 - LEELA SARATHY | 43148394 - (MA) TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $88.93 | 1952342917 - NATALYA DAVIS | 872656734 - (MA) NORWELL PEDIATRICS LLC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $163.03 | 1316017536 - CHELMSFORD PEDIATRICS | 42869501 - (MA) CHELMSFORD PEDIATRICS LLC | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $97.08 | 1861688244 - YAKOV GIZERSKY | 593140335 - BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99486 | $172.33 | 1508151267 - ALEXANDRA EPSTEIN | 42468387 - (MA) WOBURN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99486 | $56.97 | 1023304946 - ALI RAZA | 223788167 - (NJ) MEDICAL ASSOCIATES AT HAMILTON | TX | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 99486 | $93.76 | 1003041443 - SHIRISH SATPUTE | 384109786 - (TX) UT PHYSICIANS | TX | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 99486 | $76.12 | 1982270336 - JONATHAN TWIGGS | 562669185 - NUVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL PRACTICE PC | MA | 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 99486 vs. Other Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Services Codes
The CPT 99486 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 99486 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 | Moderate | Critical Care Face-To-Face Services During An Interfacility Transport Of Critically Ill Or Critically Injured Pediatric Patient 24 Months Ofage Or Younger; First 30-74 Minutes Of Hands-On Care During Transport (Revised 01/01/13) |
| 99467 | Low | Critical Care Face-To-Face Services During An Interfacility Transoport Of Critically Ill Or Critically Injured Pediatric Patient 24 Months Ofage Or Younger; Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Service) (Revised 01/01/13) |
| 99468 | High | Initial Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care, Per Day, For The Evaluation And Management Of A Critically Ill Neonate, 28 Days Of Age Or Younger |
| 99486 | Low | Supervision By A Control Physician Of Inter- Facility 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 Transportat The Referring Facility And During The Transportincluding Data Interpretation And Report; Each Additional 30 Minutes (List Separately In Additionto 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 99486. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99486 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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