CPT 31256 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31256 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31256 by major payers:
$277.17
$253.59
$280.64
$312.75
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31256 | $3514.00 | 1427017987 - BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LP, BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 621672473 - (TN) BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $3473.00 | 1114435856 - EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER MONTGOMERY, EINSTEIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER - BLUE BELL | 204193243 - (PA) ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $2206.00 | 1366935074 - SKYWAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 813237016 - (FL) SKYWAY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1723.00 | 1861766016 - HAYS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 274579547 - (TX) HAYS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1333.00 | 1427005313 - WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC PS, WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911602128 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1121.00 | 1205845740 - THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC | 311579733 - (OH) THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1192.00 | 1629016555 - SURGICAL ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PC, RAINIER SURGICAL CENTER | 911996643 - (WA) SURGICAL ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $700.00 | 1407801509 - ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 223625894 - (NJ) ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTERLLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $6682.00 | 1538179551 - HENRY FORD MEDICAL CENTER FAIRLANE, HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | 381357020 - HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1213.00 | 1316015738 - KRAMBERG OBS | 205126110 - (NJ) KRAMBERG OBS | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1762.00 | 1942335971 - PALOS SURGICENTER, LLC | 364404305 - (IL) PALOS SURGICENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1380.00 | 1477886406 - BILTMORE SURGICAL PARTNERS, LLC, DEER VALLEY SURGICAL AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 264509307 - (AZ) BILTMORE SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $2743.00 | 1386119253 - CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC, CHRISTUS SURGERY CENTER OLYMPIA HILLS | 384092858 - (TX) CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $2841.00 | 1609907211 - SHREWSBURY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SHREWSBURY SURGERY CENTER | 223651945 - (NJ) SHREWSBURY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31256 | $1535.00 | 1902070832 - GASTRO OPERATING COMPANY LLC, (DBA) MEADOWBROOK ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 202432134 - (NY) GASTRO OPERATING COMPANY, LLC | NY | 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 31256 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31256 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 31256 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31253-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Surgical With Ethmoidectomy; Total (Anterior And Posterior), Including Frontal Sinus Exploration, With Removal Of Tissue From Frontal Sinus, When Performed |
| 31254-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Surgical With Ethmoidectomy; Partial (Anterior) (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
| 31255-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Surgical With Ethmoidectomy; Total (Anterior And Posterior) (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
| 31256-CPT | Moderate | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Surg;W/Frontal;Exploration,Incld Removal |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31256. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31256 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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