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What Medicare pays for specialist consultation in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.
An office consultation requested by another doctor, low complexity (about 30 minutes under the 2023 descriptors; CMS listed it as a 40-minute visit in 2019). Medicare does not pay consultation codes.
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How much does specialist consultation cost in California?
Medicare's 2026 price for specialist consultation in California is $122–$147 at office or clinic, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.
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