CPT 31648 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31648 by major payers:
$279.39
$290.16
$286.60
$351.40
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31648 | $2218.00 | 1700887155 - TEXAS MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 752800127 - (TX) TEXAS MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $1250.00 | 1811028293 - IEC SURGICAL CENTERS LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER | 204233454 - (MO) IEC SURGICAL CENTERS LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $3347.00 | 1942507488 - GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 273115800 - (GA) GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $2700.00 | 1649871450 - ADVANCED HEART AND VEIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 844546684 - (CO) ADVANCED HEART AND VEIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $2540.00 | 1184106049 - SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE, LLC | 823078615 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $2557.00 | 1972805299 - ST. VINCENT'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY SERVICES LLC | 200708162 - (AL) ST VINCENTS OUTPATIENT SURGERY SERVICES LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $1735.00 | 1750468583 - TEXAS EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 202928367 - (TX) TEXAS EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $3570.00 | 1831420694 - TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC | 263531997 - (FL) TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $3347.00 | 1598083594 - MID-STATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 270673692 - (TN) MIDSTATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $1208.00 | 1467601625 - MNH GI SURGICAL CENTER LLC, MNH SURGICAL CENTER | 263094275 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $1935.00 | 1831746007 - GC SURGERY CENTER LLC | 823013393 - (GA) GC SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $640.00 | 1457640112 - MID-MICHIGAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, PLLC, CHARTER ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 201979186 - (MI) MID MICHIGAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $1716.00 | 1427282771 - UPSTATE ORTHOPEDICS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, UPSTATE ORTHOPEDICS ASC | 770711020 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $518.00 | 1689670390 - WILLIAMS EYE INSTITUTE, PC, WILLIAMS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 351401963 - (IN) WILLIAMS EYE INSTITUTE | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31648 | $164.97 | 1811377153 - THANHTAM NGUYEN | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | TX | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
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 31648 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31648 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 31648 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31647-CPT | Moderate | Bronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed; With Balloon Occlusion, When Performed, Assessment Of Air Leak, Airway Sizing, And Insertion Of Bronchial Valve(S), Initial Lobe |
| 31648-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Bronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed; W/Removal Of - Deny Inv/N10=1/1/2013-4/1/2024 |
| 31649-CPT | Low | Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoro-Scopic Guidance When Performed; With Removal Of Bronchial Valve(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 31651-CPT | Low | Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoro-Scopic Guidance When Performed; With Balloon Oc- Clusion When Performed Assessment Of Air Leak Airway Sizing And Insertion Of Bronchial Valve(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure[S]) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31648. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31648 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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