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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.
Home Visit For Stoma Care, Home Visit For Care Of Stoma (Surgically Created Opening In The Skin) And Maintenance Of Colostomy (Opening In Abdomen From Large Intestine) Or Cystoma (Opening In Abdominal Wall For Drainage Of Urine From Bladder).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Home Health Procedures and Services |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 99505 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 99505 by major payers:
$75.90
$55.00
$25.00
$95.86
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CPT 99505
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Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth LLC
$205.00Published rateVna Space Coast, Inc.
Vna Space Coast Inc
$110.00Published rateMidland Care Connection, Inc., Midland Care Home Health
Midland Care Connection Inc
$100.00Published rateVisiting Nurse Association Of Florida Inc
$100.00Published rateAll Ways Homecare Inc
$35.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 99505 vs. Other Home Health Procedures and Services Codes
The CPT 99505 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Home Health Procedures and 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 99505 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99504-CPT | Low | Home Ventilator Services, Home Visit To Provide Mechanical Ventilator Care And To Address Any Related Issues Such As Oxygen And Care Of A Tracheostomy. |
| 99505-CPT | Low | Home Visit For Stoma Care, Home Visit For Care Of Stoma (Surgically Created Opening In The Skin) And Maintenance Of Colostomy (Opening In Abdomen From Large Intestine) Or Cystoma (Opening In Abdominal Wall For Drainage Of Urine From Bladder). |
| 99507-CPT | Low | Home Visit For Care & Maintenan Of Cathet(S) (Eg Urinary Drain, Home Visit For Care And Maintenance Of Catheter(S) (Eg Urinary Drain |
| 99600-CPT | Moderate | Home Visit Service, A Visit Or Treatment In The Home By A Health Care Professional. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 99505. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 99505 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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