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CPT 01638 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 Open Or Surgical Arthroscopic Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint; Total Shoulder Replacement
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

Complexity LevelModerate

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01638 by major payers:

bcbs

$58.03

uhc

$104.24

aetna

$56.89

cigna

$55.24

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01638$113.001508108085 - GORDON CHEN680273974 - SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$35.001417376435 - FRANCESCA BETTI954457756 - (CA) CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$77.181629130455 - SHELDON STOHL953777340 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$71.191174580955 - MICHAEL LEW274803222 - CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$62.001235199373 - RONALD BOTELHO680238424 - (CA) ANESTHESIA & ANALGESIA MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
01638$99.001134756596 - RYAN NGUYEN954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$35.001073972337 - ALEA MORRISON954457756 - (CA) CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$52.001629501945 - MANSHU YAN463842055 - (CA) HP ANESTHESIA INCCACritical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LC0200X)
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01638$54.001518385343 - PAUL CHENG943168453CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
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01638$52.501417394784 - HEIDI HASKINS953777340 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP INCCAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
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01638$44.001295000438 - ALESSA MEDICAL CORPORATION452770244 - (CA) ALESSA MEDICAL CORPORATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$60.001912061805 - SCOTT PRITZLAFF680344702CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
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01638$117.221649350703 - CHRISTINE HOLLISTER952226406 - REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINECAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01638$57.501588738421 - DOROTHEA HALL954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01638$73.831669835237 - ELIZABETH FEENSTRA582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYCAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 01638 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla Codes

The CPT 01638 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 01638 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
01620-CPTLowAnesthesia For All Closed Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint
01622-CPTLowAnes Shoulder Joint Arthroscopy
01630-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Open Or Surgical Arthroscopic Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint; Not Otherwise Specified
01638-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Open Or Surgical Arthroscopic Procedures On Humeral Head And Neck, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, And Shoulder Joint; Total Shoulder Replacement

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01638. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 01638 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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