99485 Suprv interfacilty transport
Also known as: transport supervision, interfacility transfer
Supervision of interfacility transport by physician or qualified healthcare professional with patient face-to-face contact during transport of critically ill patient.
In Plain Language
doctor travels with you to another hospital
Clinical Context
Used when physician supervises transport of critically ill patient between facilities, providing continuous monitoring and medical management during transfer.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Total RVU | 1.50 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.50, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.0x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99485?
CPT 99485 (Suprv interfacilty transport) is a Evaluation & Management code. Supervision of interfacility transport by physician or qualified healthcare professional with patient face-to-face contact during transport of critically ill patient.
Who uses CPT code 99485?
CPT 99485 is used by Critical Care, Emergency Medicine. Used when physician supervises transport of critically ill patient between facilities, providing continuous monitoring and medical management during transfer.
When is CPT 99485 used?
Used when physician supervises transport of critically ill patient between facilities, providing continuous monitoring and medical management during transfer.
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