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CPT 11044 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.

Debridement; Muscle And/Or Fascia (Includes Epidermis Dermis And Subcutaneous Tissue Muscle And/Or Fascial If Performed); First 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

99 - Other POS

None

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

GW - Condition not related to the patient's terminal condition

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 11044 by major payers:

bcbs

$374.82

uhc

$411.60

aetna

$416.69

cigna

$508.83

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United
11044$840.731447743745 - BREDA KNOTT742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
11044$1050.921467879676 - JULIA BOSTER742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPediatric Gastroenterology Physician (2080P0206X)
United
11044$1312.831629153358 - ELIZABETH MCFARLAND742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (2080P0208X)
United
11044$610.001679696157 - ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES, LLC, SLOCUM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER770590285 - (OR) ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11044$961.211215101167 - AARON POTNICK742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDMEDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
11044$465.921295288769 - ALLAN NGUYEN990600893 - VISTA SURGICAL GROUPCOSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
11044$378.791417993916 - POUDRE VALLEY INTERNISTS PC800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCOSpecialist (174400000X)
United
11044$1312.831285887828 - MELANIE GRENIER742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
11044$1031.521245657220 - HANNA MENDEZ742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOSports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (207XX0005X)
United
11044$517.381215218011 - ROGER RINEHART800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCTXPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
11044$356.101841762622 - MIGUEL LOPEZ800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCOClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
11044$517.381760477533 - CHRISTOPHER HULTS800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCWASurgical Critical Care Physician (2086S0102X)
United
11044$989.781083144026 - ROBERT PRIDE42807148 - MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATEDCOSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
11044$840.731528628237 - KAYLEE DOLLERSCHELL742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOGenetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X)
United
11044$517.381437305778 - DANIEL VALENTINO800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCOSurgical Critical Care Physician (2086S0102X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 11044 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 11044 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. 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 11044 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
11001-CPTLowDebridement Of Extensive Eczematous Or Infected Skin; Each Additional 10% Of The Body Surface, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
11006-CPTModerateDebridement Of Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Muscle And Fascia For Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection; External Genitalia, Perineum And Abdominal Wall, With Or Without Fascial Closure
11008-CPTModerateRemoval Of Prosthetic Material Or Mesh Abdominal Wall For Infection (Eg. For Chronic Or Recurrent Mesh Infection Or Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
11044-CPTModerateDebridement; Muscle And/Or Fascia (Includes Epidermis Dermis And Subcutaneous Tissue Muscle And/Or Fascial If Performed); First 20 Sq Cm Or Less

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 11044. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 11044 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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