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HCPCS G9870 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS G9870 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Additional Assorted Quality Measures subgroup.

Receipt and analysis of remote, asynchronous images for dermatologic and/or ophthalmologic evaluation, for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model, more than 20 minutes
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Procedures / Professional Services

Additional Assorted Quality Measures

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$44.76 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G9870
Medicaid Fee Schedule$45.08 median of the 3 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G9870

National average reimbursement for HCPCS G9870 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$61.78

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$61.20

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$46.53

Aetna

Cigna logo

$48.35

Cigna

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HCPCS G9870
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Jayne Bernier

    Radiology Associates Of Clearwater, P.A.

    FLDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1063466183Tax ID 59-1212948

    $100.51Published rate
  2. Carolina Radiology Associates LLC

    Carolina Radiology Associates, LLC

    SCDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1225014657Tax ID 57-1049603

    $73.62Published rate
  3. Atlanta Vamc

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1902855216Tax ID 58-2091280

    $63.47Published rate
  4. Christopher Raio

    St Francis Hospital

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-2050523

    $51.17Published rate
  5. Texas Radiology Associates LLP

    Texas Radiology Associates, LLP

    TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1427016161Tax ID 75-1459885

    $41.11Published rate

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HCPCS G9870 vs. Other Additional Assorted Quality Measures Codes

The table lists codes related to G9870. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
G9869-HCPCSLowReceipt and analysis of remote, asynchronous images for dermatologic and/or ophthalmologic evaluation, for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model, 10-20 minutes
G9870-HCPCSLowReceipt and analysis of remote, asynchronous images for dermatologic and/or ophthalmologic evaluation, for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model, more than 20 minutes
G9873-HCPCSLowFirst Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) core session was attended by an MDPP beneficiary under the MDPP Expanded Model (EM). A core session is an MDPP service that: (1) is furnished by an MDPP supplier during months 1 through 6 of the MDPP services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a CDC-approved DPP curriculum for core sessions

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G9870. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the G9870 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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