CPT 31551 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31551 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31551 by major payers:
$1,896.43
$1,991.64
$2,081.69
$2,522.54
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select a payer to view fee schedule data Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for CPT 31551 | ||||||
United | 31551 | $6452.00 | 1669895512 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OF SOMERVILLE LLC, SOMERSET AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 371743209 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $810.00 | 1053510933 - MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC, MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER | 621607284 - (AL) MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $3003.00 | 1376607309 - EMERALD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 820485376 - (ID) EMERALD SURGICAL CENTER, L.L.C. | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2800.00 | 1124587548 - GATEWAY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 830521568 - (TX) GATEWAY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $3580.00 | 1548842180 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 853810510 - (IA) DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2026.00 | 1407932619 - PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE A MEDICAL GROUP INC, PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CTR | 330303507 - (CA) PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL CORPORATION | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2552.00 | 1649921065 - JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER OF LOUISIANA | 874022126 - (LA) JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER OF LOUS | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $3580.00 | 1487221404 - EYE SURGICAL SERVICES LLC, GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 834616432 - (MO) EYE SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2633.00 | 1689632119 - CHILDREN'S WEST SURGERY CENTER | 621872553 - (TN) CHILDRENS WEST SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2781.00 | 1336437482 - HEALTHONE RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 800688043 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2693.00 | 1023266145 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $1696.00 | 1174530752 - LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 134215228 - (FL) LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $2245.00 | 1033105960 - SURGERY CENTER OF OAK RIDGE, LLC, ADVANCED FAMILY SURGERY CENTER | 621801416 - (TN) ADVANCED FAMILY SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $1500.00 | 1851407373 - RIVERSIDE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 320082320 - (IL) RIVERSIDE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31551 | $6506.00 | 1447797105 - SOUTH DENVER MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGICAL PARTNERS, LLC, SOUTH DENVER SURGERY CENTER | 364821257 - (CO) SOUTH DENVER MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGICAL PARTNERS 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 |
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
CPT 31551 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31551 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 31551 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31551-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Laryngoplasty; For Laryngeal Stenosis, With Graft, W/O Indwelling Stent Placement, Younger Than 12 Yrs. Of Age |
| 31552-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Laryngoplasty; For Laryngeal Stenosis, With Graft, W/O Indwelling Stent Placement, Age 12 Yrs. Or Older |
| 31553-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Laryngoplasty; For Laryngeal Stenosis, With Graft, With Indwelling Stent Placement, Younger Than 12 Yrs. Of Age |
| 31554-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Laryngoplasty; For Laryngeal Stenosis, With Graft, With Indwelling Stent Placement, Age 12 Yrs. Or Older |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31551. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31551 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 31551) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.