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CPT 99496 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Transitional Care Management Services With The Following Required Elements: Communication (Directcontact Telephone Electronic) With The Patient And/Or Caregiver Within 2 Business Days Of Discharge High Level Of Medical Decision Making During The Service Period Face-To-Face Visit Within 7 Calendar Days Of Discharge (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Evaluation and Management

Transitional Care Management Services

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

99 - Other POS

Common Modifiers

None

25 - Significant, separately identifiable E/M service same day

95 - Telemedicine - audio and video

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 99496 by major payers:

bcbs

$291.98

uhc

$303.80

aetna

$300.75

cigna

$419.34

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99496$187.861033400668 - ANITA SINGAL742935944 - (TX) SOUTH AUSTIN FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC, PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$283.761003916511 - TIMOTHY OSONMA922465140TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$149.081467295949 - CANDEROSA CLINIC PLLC991485452 - (TX) CANDEROSA CLINIC PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$340.921083939482 - MARY ANN RODRIGUEZ742958277 - SCOTT & WHITE CLINICTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99496$278.111407149883 - VAMSI KORRAPATI475554737 - (TX) MMH PHYSICIANSTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$379.141023014008 - JEFFREY MOORE710892430 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH CARE, P.L.L.C.TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$198.351275509440 - FARZANA SAHI760563656TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$140.801356572945 - SHEHPAR KHAN202199650 - (TX) DALLAS RENAL GROUP, P.A.TXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$198.351134768179 - LEGACY INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC824874884 - (TX) LEGACY INTERNAL MEDICINE PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99496$279.201568090280 - TYLER SIMONS463767619TXNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
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99496$140.801013303080 - ACCESS TELECARE, PLLC462718719 - ACCESS TELECARE PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$128.961821059841 - AMANUEL ABREHA202797853 - (TX) LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
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99496$133.721679674170 - GRACIELA LEIJA770701569 - (TX) GRACIELA LEIJA MD PATXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99496$210.751265436943 - BASANTI VRUSHAB273228599 - (TX) BASANTI VRUSHAB MD PLLCTXInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
99496$374.641437414778 - WAFI MOMIN300520570 - (TX) METHODIST HOSPITALTXCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 99496 vs. Other Transitional Care Management Services Codes

The CPT 99496 code is part of the Evaluation and Management services used for Transitional Care Management 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 99496 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
99350-CPTHighHome Or Residence Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient Which Requires A Medically Appropriate History And/Or Examination And High Level Of Medical Decision Making. When Using Total Time On The Date Of The Encounter For Code Selection 60 Minutes Must Be Met Or Exceeded.(Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99495-CPTModerateTransitional Care Management Services With The Following Required Elements: Communication (Directcontact Telephone Electronic) With The Patient And/Or Caregiver Within 2 Business Days Of Discharge At Least Moderate Level Of Medical Decision Making During The Service Period Face-To-Face Visit Within 14 Calendar Days Of Discharge (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99496-CPTHighTransitional Care Management Services With The Following Required Elements: Communication (Directcontact Telephone Electronic) With The Patient And/Or Caregiver Within 2 Business Days Of Discharge High Level Of Medical Decision Making During The Service Period Face-To-Face Visit Within 7 Calendar Days Of Discharge (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23)
99497-CPTLowAdvance Care Planning Including The Explanation And Discussion Of Advacne Directives Such As Standard Forms (With Completion Of Such Forms When Performed) By The Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional; First 30 Minutes Face-To-Face With The Patient Family Member(S) And/Or Surrogate

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99496. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 99496 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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