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Last Verified: September 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.
Anesthesia Of Throat Or Glands, Anesthesia Services For A Procedure Involving The Esophagus Voice Box Windpipe Lymph Glands Of The Neck Or Thyroid Gland.
| 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 | None AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 00326 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 00326 |
National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00326 by major payers:
$65.48
$55.83
$61.16
$54.91
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CPT 00326
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Ramana Naidu
$128.69Published rateAlexandra Reynolds
Anesthesia Service Medical Group, Inc.
$84.66Published rateJavier Lorenzo
$65.00Published rateBrett Michael Florie A Professional Medical Corporation
$55.00Published rateMurad Arif
Murad Arif Md Inc
$30.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 00326 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Neck Codes
The CPT 00326 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Neck. 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 00326 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.
| 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
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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