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CPT 11044 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.

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$840.731003909458 - THERESA PACHECO742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOProcedural Dermatology Physician (207NS0135X)
United
11044$1086.481437733573 - AMY BOUHABIB742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
United
11044$463.001043283294 - THE HUTCHINSON OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS621822845 - (KS) THE HUTCHINSON OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11044$1086.481912114034 - BRUCE LANDECK742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPediatric Cardiology Physician (2080P0202X)
United
11044$1086.481063772929 - ELIZA BLANCHETTE742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPediatric Nephrology Physician (2080P0210X)
United
11044$840.731750525994 - NARAYANA VARHABHATLA742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDGAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
11044$326.721790858520 - KIAN MODANLOU841505645 - SURGONE, P.C.COSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
11044$520.841841322674 - JOYCE AYCOCK831865339 - JOYCE AYCOCK MD PCCOPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (2086S0122X)
United
11044$1052.151003136789 - HEATHER BROUGHAM742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
11044$840.731760010706 - MICHAEL PERGOLA742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
11044$840.731679899009 - MATTHEW GRIFFITH742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X)
United
11044$1052.151730593351 - EMILY WILLNER742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDNCMaternal & Fetal Medicine Physician (207VM0101X)
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$409.001225188808 - LOS ANGELES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LOS ANGELES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER954775738 - (CA) LOS ANGELES ENDOSCOPY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11044$345.001023399318 - CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC452898656RIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
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
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
11001LowDebridement 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)
11006ModerateDebridement Of Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Muscle And Fascia For Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection; External Genitalia, Perineum And Abdominal Wall, With Or Without Fascial Closure
11008ModerateRemoval 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)
11044ModerateDebridement; 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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