CPT 31233 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31233 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31233 by major payers:
$322.32
$339.49
$360.26
$446.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31233 | $150.00 | 1467016055 - HARBIN CLINIC, LLC, HARBIN CLINIC GI LAB CARTERSVILLE | 582234927 - (GA) THE HARBIN CLINIC, L.L.C. | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $350.00 | 1750521720 - SPOKANE VALLEY EAR NOSE & THROAT PS, SPOKANE VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 911072626 - (WA) SPOKANE VALLEY EAR, NOSE & THROAT, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $230.00 | 1922660109 - BANNER SURGERY CENTER | 842157389 - (AZ) BANNER SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $688.00 | 1902302961 - HILL COUNTRY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF BOERNE | 352599588 - (TX) HILL COUNTRY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $52.00 | 1649233719 - GI ASC LLC | 861122720 - (PA) GI ASC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $135.00 | 1376542076 - FREDERICK SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 521652443 - (MD) FREDERICK SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $124.00 | 1316536352 - UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND | 352636464 - (MD) UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $181.00 | 1013425933 - REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD, LLC | 465511168 - (NC) REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $108.00 | 1306438007 - COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL CARE OF GILBERT, LLC | 852825570 - (AZ) COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL CARE OF GILBERT LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $206.00 | 1548226442 - ARTHROSCOPIC & LASER SURGERY CENTER OF SAN DIEGO LP | 631166884 - (CA) ARTHROSCOPIC & LASER SURGERY CENTER OF SAN DIEGO, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $489.00 | 1548249675 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE | 621548645 - (NM) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE LP | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $136.00 | 1396298139 - RESURGENS FAYETTE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 812951222 - (GA) RESURGENS FAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $76.00 | 1144607862 - DEKALB SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC | 471088369 - (IL) DEKALB SURGICAL SERVICES LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $92.00 | 1417987595 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTH BALTIMORE | 412081861 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31233 | $1831.00 | 1083644124 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER SOUTHWEST LLP, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER SOUTHWEST | 202866884 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER SOUTHWEST LLP | TX | 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 31233 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31233 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 31233 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31230-CPT | High | Maxillectomy W Orbital Exenteration En |
| 31231-CPT | Moderate | Nasal Endoscopy Diagnostic Unilateral Bilateral |
| 31233-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Diagnostic; With Maxillary Sinusoscopy (Via Inferior Meatus Or Canine Fossa Puncture) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20) |
| 31235-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Diagnostic; With Sphenoid Sinusoscopy (Via Puncture Of Sphenoidal Face Or Cannulation Of Ostium) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31233. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31233 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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