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CPT 00873 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 Lithotripsy Shock Wave; W/O Water B
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

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

QZ - CRNA service; without medical direction by a physician

Complexity LevelModerate

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00873 by major payers:

bcbs

$58.37

uhc

$55.74

aetna

$56.41

cigna

$54.41

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For billing codeCPT 00873
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United
00873$86.001720036080 - EDWARD PARK954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$83.001982081980 - MING-YUN TANG471884235 - CEP AMERICACAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$65.001083816284 - ALIREZA FARROHI472040579CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$61.001568880607 - JENNIFER WOODBURY943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$121.221255726881 - SAMUEL HONG954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$113.001093376469 - ALEXANDER BETZ941156581 - SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$99.001114173580 - NATALIE MORELAND954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$67.001013334143 - TOBECHI OKORONKWO454127530CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$50.001467409664 - JUAN DE LA RIVA412209176 - (CA) SIERRA KINGS DENTAL SURGERY CENTERCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$63.001932100856 - MICHAEL NUSSBAUM330642223 - (CA) MICHAEL NUSSBAUM MD INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$83.001154337152 - JERRELL BROWN471884235 - CEP AMERICACAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$90.001245611599 - JASMINE LIU850889913 - (TX) SOUND PHYSICIANS ANESTHESIOLOGY OF TEXAS PLLCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$135.501386106565 - JOYCE HSIAO330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSMCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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00873$78.001063867711 - BRIAN LIYANTO954656412 - (CA) PACIFIC VALLEY MEDICAL GROUPCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00873$99.001659573566 - RANA MOVAHEDI954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 00873 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Abdomen Codes

The CPT 00873 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 00873 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
00926-CPTLowAnes Male Ext Genit; Rad Orchiectomy Ing

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00873. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00873 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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