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CPT 00174 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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; Retropharyngeal
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head

Common Place of Service

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

QZ - CRNA service; without medical direction by a physician

P1 - A normal healthy patient

Complexity LevelModerate

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00174 by major payers:

bcbs

$54.29

uhc

$54.09

aetna

$57.02

cigna

$55.33

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For billing codeCPT 00174
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United
00174$128.691982328175 - ALICE BARNES943281657CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$83.001598214108 - CEP AMERICA, VITUITY471884235 - CEP AMERICACAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$55.001952585895 - NAVEEN MEHRA741586031CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$35.001427048016 - NICOLA D'ATTELLIS954457756 - (CA) CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$69.001689818056 - NICHOLAS KRIER770217510CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$74.001437507688 - GREGORY ATKINSON952655301 - (CA) ANESTHESIA MEDICAL GROUP OF SANTA BARBARA, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$38.001083907752 - CHANG-HO CHON832820595 - (CA) FOCUSED CARE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$121.221861438566 - SIAMAK RAHMAN954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$70.001477529170 - MIHIRI DESILVA-KLEBICKI930579722 - SALEM HEALTHCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$61.001487072195 - ALBERT YEN943281657CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$54.001003857350 - STEVEN VITCOV943158784 - (CA) ANESTHESIA CARE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$47.001861437360 - PHILLIP RIDDLE204809307 - (CA) SOLANO ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$55.001871520916 - MARK SCHWARTZ237064656 - HEALING THE SOULCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$64.001619471679 - SHAGUN MOHAN132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00174$58.521679597827 - SERGIO GO952282647 - (CA) WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
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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 00174 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Head Codes

The CPT 00174 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 00174 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 00174. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00174 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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