CPT 31298 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31298 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31298 by major payers:
$3,806.31
$4,884.47
$4,699.19
$5,756.03
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31298 | $3500.00 | 1538773890 - ASC OF TRINITY, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT JOINT AND SPINE INSTITUTE | 833008593 - (FL) ASC OF TRINITY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $4600.00 | 1437552643 - BEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 465530768 - (TX) BEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $8689.00 | 1699445981 - ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, LLC | 851569152 - (NV) ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1934.00 | 1053934919 - DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834549561 - (PA) DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $2281.00 | 1093444010 - SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA | 223487984 - SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1907.00 | 1144291923 - INTERVENTIONAL THERAPEUTICS INSTITUTE, LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER | 830432335 - (FL) INTERVENTIONAL THERAPEUTICS INSTITUTE LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $3347.00 | 1588260343 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD | 854111089 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $3347.00 | 1245263292 - CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, CHATTANOOGA PAIN SURGERY CENTER | 320121593 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1319.00 | 1386603173 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 721470732 - (LA) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER INC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $711.00 | 1023399318 - CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC | 452898656 | RI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1084.00 | 1851354377 - MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | 752367622 - (FL) MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1800.00 | 1730514027 - KY ADVANCED SURGICAL CENTER INC | 901005366 - (CA) KY ADVANCED SURGICAL CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $1334.00 | 1336605351 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF DUNDALK | 832407319 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $965.00 | 1295851137 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200435814 - (AR) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31298 | $2795.00 | 1114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER | 113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | 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 31298 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31298 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 31298 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31291-CPT | High | Endoscopy, Surg, W Repair Of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak; Sphenoid Region |
| 31292-CPT | High | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Surgical With Orbital Decompression; Medial Or Inferior Wall (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20) |
| 31295-CPT | High | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Surgical, With Dilation; Maxillary Sinus Ostium - Rn Review>=3/7/2018; Deny Inv/N10=1/1/2011-3/6/2018 Except Uhs & City Of Knoxville |
| 31298-CPT | High | Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Surgical, With Dilation; Frontal & Sphenoid Sinus Ostia - Rn Review>=3/7/2018; Deny Inv/N10=1/1/2018-3/6/2018 Except Uhs & City Of Knoxville |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31298. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31298 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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