CPT 99486 Fee Schedule
Last Updated: April 2025
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)
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 evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service • GC - Service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99486 by major payers:
$88.23
$84.34
$71.32
$111.33
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.
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.
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.
| CPT Code | Complexity Level | 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) |
See what providers are getting paid in 2024 for 99486:
CPT 99486 Fee Schedule & Reimbursement Rates
The CPT 99486 fee schedule varies by payer type. Below are Medicare rates for 2024 and average in-network rates by state across major payers:
| Code | Medicare Rate | Avg. Cigna National Rate | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99466 | $228.69 | $380.44 | |
| 99467 | $114.84 | $193.43 | |
| 99468 | $881.45 | $1,429.88 | |
| 99485 | $72.23 | $127.01 | |
| 99486 | $62.58 | $111.33 |
Reimbursement rates depend on provider contracts, region, and payer. Always verify rates with your insurance provider or medical billing department.
What is price transparency?
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