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CPT 00797 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.

Anesthesia For Intraperitoneal Procedures In Upper Abdomen Including Laparoscopy; Gastric Restrictive Procedure For Morbid Obesity
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Abdomen

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

Complexity LevelModerate

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00797 by major payers:

bcbs

$58.23

uhc

$56.00

aetna

$57.01

cigna

$55.41

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United
00797$58.001295765196 - GEORGE ULMA911336707 - THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRMC AND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANSCAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00797$65.001720099823 - GARY GONSALVES330636378 - (CA) ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$62.001477666105 - BOCK LEE824555570 - (CA) AXIOM ANESTHESIA GROUP INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$121.221386104875 - KEVIN YOUSSEFZADEH954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$86.001417146945 - JACQUES NEELANKAVIL953812774CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$67.091821654468 - RAYMOND CHANG943281660CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$38.001316018765 - TRUNG NGUYEN330930850 - (CA) TRUNG X NGUYEN MD INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$66.001285690867 - SUNDEEP TUMBER362193608 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$38.001841624582 - TOBIAS MOELLER-BERTRAM,MD CORPORATION463095558CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00797$65.001669673687 - HARVINDER RAMSINGH472040579CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$121.221144425711 - ANAHAT DHILLON954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$52.001750398624 - CHANG RHEE463842055 - (CA) HP ANESTHESIA INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$64.151902283443 - THOMAS ONYIA330777545 - (CA) MISSION VIEJO ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$121.221194187393 - ANDREW WU954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00797$84.661396847711 - LEI WANG951965700 - (CA) ANESTHESIA SERVICE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology 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 00797 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Abdomen Codes

The CPT 00797 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Abdomen. 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 00797 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
00752-CPTModerateAnes Hernia Rep Up Abd; Lumb/Vent/ Wound
00754-CPTModerateAnes Hernia Rep Up Abd; Omphacele
00790-CPTModerateAnes Intraperitoneal Inc Shunts; Nos
00797-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Intraperitoneal Procedures In Upper Abdomen Including Laparoscopy; Gastric Restrictive Procedure For Morbid Obesity

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00797. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00797 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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