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CPT 01620 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 All Closed Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

QX - Qualified nonphysician anesthetist service: With medical direction by a physician

Complexity LevelLow

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01620 by major payers:

bcbs

$57.16

uhc

$55.71

aetna

$56.49

cigna

$54.24

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For billing codeCPT 01620
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United
01620$63.431780110858 - CHRISTOPHER LITTLE204700877CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$38.001316018765 - TRUNG NGUYEN330930850 - (CA) TRUNG X NGUYEN MD INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$57.501710129325 - GOLDIE WINGE954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$99.001134681992 - JONATHAN DAHAN954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$61.001437576634 - JOCELYN WONG943281657CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$113.001801805106 - ETHAN NICHOLLS941156581 - SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$38.001831509256 - KEVIN J. LIEN M.D., INC.371751401 - (CA) KEVIN J LIEN MD INCCAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
01620$128.691730610627 - DOMINIK OCHOCINSKI943281657CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$38.001700950136 - SAMY LOUKA474161924 - (CA) PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE ASSOCIATES OF MODESTO INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$59.001144392853 - PAR ANESTHESIOLOGY MEDICAL CORPORATION204038626 - (CA) PAR ANESTHESIOLOGY MEDICAL CORPORATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$80.001578875498 - YOUSUN CHUNG871221902 - (CA) EL CAMINO ANESTHESIACAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$86.001174853477 - PRITUL PATEL954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$84.661669483749 - THOMAS KARAGIANES951965700 - (CA) ANESTHESIA SERVICE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$66.001659364677 - REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA, REGENTS/UCDPBG/ANESTHESI680344702CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01620$78.001306882493 - WILLIAM LO364573347CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
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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 01620 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla Codes

The CPT 01620 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla. 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 01620 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
01610-CPTModerateAnes Shoulder Axilla Nerves Muscle Tendo
01620-CPTLowAnesthesia For All Closed Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint
01622-CPTLowAnes Shoulder Joint Arthroscopy
01634-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Open Or Surgical Arthroscopic Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint; Shoulder Disarticulation

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01620. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 01620 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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