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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 00326 is classified under Anesthesia, in the Anesthesia for Procedures on the Neck subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Anesthesia Anesthesia for Procedures on the Neck |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 00326 |
National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00326 by major payers:

$68.14
BCBS / Anthem

$71.63
UnitedHealthcare

$70.52
Aetna

$54.91
Cigna
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Ramana Naidu
Alexandra Reynolds
Anesthesia Service Medical Group, Inc.
Javier Lorenzo
Brett Michael Florie A Professional Medical Corporation
Murad Arif
Murad Arif Md Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 00326 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Neck Codes
The table lists codes related to 00326. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00300-CPT | Moderate | Anes All Px Integ H/N/Ptrunk, Anesthesia For All Procedures On The Integumentary System Muscles And Nerves Of Head Neck And Posterior Trunk Not Otherwise Specified |
| 00320-CPT | Moderate | Anes All Px Neck Nos 1yr/>, Anesthesia For All Procedures On Esophagus Thyroid Larynx Trachea And Lymphatic System Of Neck; Not Otherwise Specified Age 1 Year Or Older |
| 00322-CPT | Low | Anesth Biopsy Of Thyroid, Anesthesia For All Procedures On Esophagus Thyroid Larynx Trachea And Lymphatic System Of Neck Needle Biopsy Of Thyroid |
| 00326-CPT | Moderate | Anesthesia Of Throat Or Glands, Anesthesia Services For A Procedure Involving The Esophagus Voice Box Windpipe Lymph Glands Of The Neck Or Thyroid Gland. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00326. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 00326 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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