Medicare rates by specialty
Q3 2026 release
A curated procedure mix for each specialty — current national rates, computed the same way as every code page, with year-over-year movement.
Behavioral Health
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and psychotherapy by session length — the core behavioral-health billing codes.
6 codes
Cardiology
Diagnostic cardiac testing and common cardiology procedures — EKGs, echocardiograms, catheterization, and device implants.
9 codes
Dermatology
Skin biopsies, lesion destruction and excision, and nail procedures — the highest-volume dermatology codes.
8 codes
Endocrinology
The lab panels and monitoring codes that anchor most endocrinology visits — A1C, glucose, thyroid, and continuous glucose monitoring.
6 codes
Gastroenterology
Endoscopic procedures — colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and capsule studies — alongside office visits.
7 codes
General Surgery
Common general-surgery procedures — appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and breast surgery.
7 codes
Neurology
Electrodiagnostic testing — EEG, nerve conduction studies, and EMG — plus office evaluation.
7 codes
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Routine obstetric care and common gynecologic procedures.
6 codes
Ophthalmology & Optometry
Comprehensive eye exams, imaging, and cataract surgery — the core ophthalmology and optometry procedure mix.
6 codes
Orthopedics
Joint injections, arthroscopy, and major joint replacement — the common procedural mix for an orthopedic practice.
8 codes
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Ear, nose, and throat office procedures and common surgeries.
6 codes
Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and interventional pain procedures.
6 codes
Primary Care
Office visits, preventive care, and the routine services that make up most of a primary-care practice.
8 codes
Pulmonology
Pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy alongside office evaluation.
6 codes
Urology
Cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and stone management — the common urology procedure mix.
7 codes