CPT 31051 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31051 by major payers:
$865.05
$853.59
$918.82
$1,126.77
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31051 | $4234.00 | 1508871211 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER, LTD | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $965.00 | 1457320962 - FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC. | 522160415 - (MD) FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $1445.00 | 1801849427 - MAIN STREET ASC LLC, OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 383711415 - (PA) MAIN STREET ASC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5433.00 | 1356307565 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, TULLAHOMA SURGERY CENTER | 61658016 - (TN) AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5354.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $6144.00 | 1164458634 - SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER | 61641562 - (TN) SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $2660.00 | 1073620415 - NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES A MEDICAL CORPORATION, NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES ASC | 680368973 - (CA) NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $10989.00 | 1053770149 - AURORA SURGERY CENTERS, LLC | 811401714 - (WI) AURORA SURGERY CENTERS LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5249.00 | 1801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING | 455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $3151.00 | 1023160553 - ALBANY SURGERY CENTER, LLP | 582437516 - (GA) ALBANY SURGERY CENTER LLP | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5249.00 | 1194351833 - DELRAY BEACH ASC, LLC, DELRAY BEACH SURGERY CENTER | 843067076 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5433.00 | 1427152073 - PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | 201400198 - (TN) PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $3500.00 | 1285083477 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 810948119 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $1400.00 | 1972853810 - UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM, UH COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY SURGERY CENTER | 746001399 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31051 | $5433.00 | 1306421268 - COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER | 851926897 - (CO) COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 31051 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31051 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory 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 31051 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31050-CPT | Moderate | Sinusotomy, Sphenoid, Withor Without Bi |
| 31051-CPT | Moderate | Sinusotomy Sphenoid W Polypectomy |
| 31287-CPT | Moderate | Incision Of Nasal (Sphenoid) Sinus Using An Endoscope |
| 31288-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Surgical, With Sphenoidotomy; With Removal Of Tissue From The Sphenoid Sinus |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31051. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31051 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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