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CPT 00172 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 Intraoral W/Biopsy; Cleft Palate
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

P2 - A patient with mild systemic disease

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 00172

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00172 by major payers:

bcbs

$57.80

uhc

$55.74

aetna

$56.80

cigna

$54.58

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For billing codeCPT 00172
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United
00172$65.001972766129 - VESNA TEMELKOVSKA472040579CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$39.001194875229 - DAVID GLENN820761299 - (CA) ANESTHESIOLOGIST COLLECTIVE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIACAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$81.441013992726 - THOMAS ENGEL330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSMCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$60.001174924633 - VIVIANA RUIZ BARROS680334324CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$113.001093376469 - ALEXANDER BETZ941156581 - SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$38.001205871142 - MARC D. WOLFSOHN MD INC953580729CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00172$99.001518224518 - SOBAN UMAR954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$70.001609166719 - MICHAEL LENNIG260089066CAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00172$121.221922023233 - JOHNATHAN PREGLER954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$38.001700999638 - REUBEN VALLES475167236 - (CA) REGIONAL ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$61.001942336615 - AMY LU943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$55.501336282474 - BRIAN MACK954401759CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$67.091356355499 - KEN ZUCKERMAN943281660CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00172$35.001215078647 - JASON POPE952627981 - (CA) MENDOCINO COAST HEALTH CARE DISTRICTCAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00172$61.001730742289 - RICHARD THOMPSON943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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 00172 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head Codes

The CPT 00172 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 00172 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
00164-CPTLowAnes Nose/Sinuses; Biopsy Soft Tissue
00170-CPTModerateAnes Intraoral W/Biopsy; Nos
00172-CPTModerateAnes Intraoral W/Biopsy; Cleft Palate
00174-CPTModerateAnes Intraoral W/Biopsy; Retropharyngeal

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00172. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00172 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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