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CPT 01953 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 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 2&3 Burn Ea Add 9 Tbsa, Anesthesia For Second- And Third-Degree Burn Excision Or Debridement With Or Without Skin Grafting Any Site For Total Body Surface Area (Tbsa) Treated During Anesthesia And Surgery Each Additional 9 Total Body Surface Area Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 01953
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 01953

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01953 by major payers:

bcbs

$33.23

uhc

$53.18

aetna

$46.57

cigna

$27.01

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CPT 01953
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Kunal Joshi

    CAAnesthesiology PhysicianNPI 1821836362Tax ID 94-3281657

    $183.77Published rate
  2. Katharina Brab

    CAAnesthesiology PhysicianNPI 1083343156Tax ID 94-3281660

    $142.57Published rate
  3. Steven Lipman

    CAAnesthesiology PhysicianNPI 1841331923Tax ID 26-0089066

    $110.02Published rate
  4. Matthew Tash

    CAAnesthesiology PhysicianNPI 1386882181Tax ID 27-1876899

    $61.81Published rate
  5. Sandra Thompson

    Richard A. Weiner, Md, Inc.

    CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianNPI 1326085713Tax ID 33-0628773

    $38.00Published rate

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CPT 01953 vs. Other Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures Codes

The CPT 01953 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures. 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 01953 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
01932-CPTModerateAnesthesia Radiology Therapy, Anesthesia Services For Therapy And Treatment With Radiologic Procedures Such As Imaging (Mri Barium Nuclear Medicine). These Services Involve The Lymphatic System And Veins Of The Chest Head And Neck.
01951-CPTLowAnesth Burn Less 4 Percent, Anesthesia For Second And Third Degree Burn Excision Or Debridement With Or Without Skin Grafting Any Site For Total Body Surface Area Tbsa Treated During Anesthesia And Surgery Less Than 4 Total Body Surface Area
01952-CPTLowAnesthesia Service, Anesthesia For Second And Third Degree Burn Excision Or Debridement With Or Without Skin Grafting Any Site For Total Body Surface Area (Tbsa) Treated During Anesthesia And Surgery; Between Four And Nine Percent Of Total Body Surface Area
01953-CPTLowAnes 2&3 Burn Ea Add 9 Tbsa, Anesthesia For Second- And Third-Degree Burn Excision Or Debridement With Or Without Skin Grafting Any Site For Total Body Surface Area (Tbsa) Treated During Anesthesia And Surgery Each Additional 9 Total Body Surface Area Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01953. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 01953 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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