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CPT 00164 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Anes Nose/Sinuses; Biopsy Soft Tissue
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

QZ - CRNA service; without medical direction by a physician

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 00164

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00164 by major payers:

bcbs

$55.60

uhc

$55.58

aetna

$57.00

cigna

$54.25

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For billing codeCPT 00164
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United
00164$38.001154681534 - JASON DAUGHETY872104500 - (CA) ASHEH DAUGHETY MEDICAL CORPORATIONCAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00164$117.221942436324 - ROBIN KIM954401759CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$55.501154583508 - ANDREW MAEDA954401759CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$60.001841455235 - RAJEEV WADIA680334324CAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00164$45.001629018189 - YO-HANG ONG273068347CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$41.001558312405 - SENEN UYAN770500726 - (CA) COMMUNITY ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$128.691902112444 - LAWRENCE LONG943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$61.001982991915 - LINDSEY HUDDLESTON943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$52.001730121369 - BARBARA GASIOR463842055 - (CA) HP ANESTHESIA INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$60.001730391020 - MICHELLE HOANGQUOCGIA680334324CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$55.001932510047 - TODD KRAMER880817607 - (CA) EXCELLE ANESTHESIA SERVICES INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$70.001134269145 - JULIE GOOD260089066CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00164$82.001629368261 - VIVEK DALAL273597066 - FIRST CHOICE PHYSICIAN PARTNERSCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$65.001205167798 - VIDYA RAO770465765CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00164$85.001598027005 - SOROSCH DIDEHVAR223146927CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 00164 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head Codes

The CPT 00164 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head. 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 00164 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
00160-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Procedures On Nose And Accessory Sinuses; Not Otherwise Specified
00162-CPTModerateAnes Nose/Sinuses; Radical Surgery
00164-CPTLowAnes Nose/Sinuses; Biopsy Soft Tissue
00170-CPTModerateAnes Intraoral W/Biopsy; Nos

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00164. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00164 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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