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CPT 00872 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 Lithotripsy Shock Wave; W Water Bat
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Abdomen

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

QZ - CRNA service; without medical direction by a physician

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 00872

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00872 by major payers:

bcbs

$55.36

uhc

$55.58

aetna

$57.07

cigna

$54.75

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For billing codeCPT 00872
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United
00872$50.001184067068 - KENNETH NEFF273068347CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$61.001104647965 - ELIZABETH COLE943281657CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$65.001558705392 - LAURA MAY770465765CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$121.221396786091 - PARISA PARTOWNAVID954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$84.661609805209 - YAOHUI LI951965700 - (CA) ANESTHESIA SERVICE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$55.001871100800 - NADER RONAGHI MD CORP.842684513 - (CA) NADER RONAGHI MD CORPCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$67.091457437253 - MARIO DE PINTO943281660CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00872$52.001003058777 - TOUFAN RAZI, MEDICAL INCORPORATION264265607 - (CA) TOUFAN RAZI MEDICAL INCORPORATED DBA PACIFIC PAIN INSTITUTECAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00872$128.691174719017 - NICHOLAS RIEGELS943281660CAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00872$65.001275913766 - BENJAMIN DREW330636378 - (CA) ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$121.221083000822 - MYROSLAV FIGURA954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$86.001851786370 - SOPHIA POORSATTAR954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$99.001245659721 - TINA YU954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$61.001447937388 - STEPHEN HOWEY943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00872$57.501326281619 - JOHN SHIN954395492CAAnesthesiology 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 00872 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Abdomen Codes

The CPT 00872 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower 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 00872 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
00870-CPTModerateAnes Extraperitoneal Low Abd; Cystolitho
00872-CPTModerateAnes Lithotripsy Shock Wave; W Water Bat
00873-CPTModerateAnes Lithotripsy Shock Wave; W/O Water B
00920-CPTLowAnes Male External Genitalia; Nos

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00872. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00872 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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