CPT 31545 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 • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31545 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31545 by major payers:
$484.44
$481.90
$520.23
$611.46
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31545 | $2307.00 | 1326142878 - LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 205449574 - (TN) LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1178.00 | 1750331435 - EYE HEALTH ASSOCIATES INC | 161583927 - (NY) EYE HEALTH ASSOCIATES INCORPORAT | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1050.00 | 1912090218 - TULSA HAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 731572055 - (OK) TULSA HAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $809.00 | 1063701977 - NEW VISION SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 270354247 - (FL) NEW VISION SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1000.00 | 1528453396 - SOUTH POINTE SURGICAL CENTER | 465558778 - (UT) SOUTH POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $2307.00 | 1184125809 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $7810.00 | 1497393516 - AURORA SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, AURORA PLEASANT PRAIRIE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 811401714 - (WI) AURORA SURGERY CENTERS LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $2307.00 | 1295060069 - TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270399689 - (MD) TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1647.00 | 1629222815 - GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA, GEORGIA UROLOGY ASC CONYERS | 550846177 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $2353.00 | 1215116611 - UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205547410 - (MD) UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1647.00 | 1598412256 - GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA | 550846177 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $838.00 | 1396771036 - THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLC | 30426509 - (VA) THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $2206.00 | 1306843222 - ST. JOSEPH'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562332449 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $860.00 | 1720268279 - PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 260812886 - (OH) PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31545 | $1200.00 | 1255493482 - GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF HICKORY, LP, GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 205740206 | NC | 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 31545 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31545 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 31545 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31536-CPT | Moderate | Laryngoscopy Direct W Biopsy-Micro |
| 31541-CPT | Moderate | Laryngoscopy, Direct, Operative, With Excision Of Tumor And/Or Stripping Of Vocal Cords Or Epiglottis; With Operating Microscope Or Telescope |
| 31545-CPT | Moderate | Laryngoscopy, Direct, Operative, With Operating Microscope Or Telescope, With Submucosal Removal Of Non-Neoplastic Lesion(S) Of Vocal Cord; Reconstruction With Local Tissue Flap(S) |
| 31546-CPT | Moderate | Laryngoscopy, Direct, Operative, With Operating Microscope Or Telescope, With Submucosal Removal Of Non-Neoplastic Lesion(S) Of Vocal Cord; Reconstruction With Graft(S) (Includes Obtaining Autograft) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31545. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31545 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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