CPT 31730 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 • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31730 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31730 by major payers:

$997.18

$1,340.50

$1,435.60

$1,650.26
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 31730 | $369.00 | 1700881539 - ARTURO BETANCOURT, M.D., P.A., BALTIMORE WASHINGTON EYE CENTER | 522032553 - (MD) ARTURO BETANCOURT, MD, PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $4044.00 | 1679998025 - SURGERY CENTER OF KENAI | 462556456 - (AK) SURGERY CENTER OF KENAI | AK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $1245.00 | 1023104825 - VISION CARE OF MAINE-AROOSTOOK LLC | 270010026 - (ME) VISION CARE OF MAINEAROOSTOOK LLC | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $588.00 | 1679570774 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MADISON, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 201915800 - (WI) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MADISON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $425.00 | 1962869446 - FAYETTEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 473997859 - (NC) FAYETTEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $1886.00 | 1871912485 - HEALTHONE RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, SOUTH DENVER ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 800688043 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $1046.00 | 1083050603 - CORTLAND ASC, LLC, CORTLAND SURGICAL CENTER | 461344196 - (NY) CORTLAND ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $515.00 | 1487699385 - MWGI LLC, BRANDYWINE VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 593788546 - (PA) MWGI LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $533.00 | 1154301240 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON, D.C. | 621543524 - (DC) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP | DC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $591.00 | 1487651956 - TRI-STATE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PSC, TRI-STATE DIGESTIVE DISORDER CENTER | 611192347 - (KY) TRI-STATE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PSC | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $700.00 | 1255792453 - MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO, INC, CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE #351 | 300888250 - (OH) MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $611.00 | 1730570003 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN, LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF GERMANTOWN | 472908671 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $1258.00 | 1053764779 - SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | 475425011 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $404.00 | 1538635859 - SEARCY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 830756271 - (AR) SEARCY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 31730 | $1249.00 | 1306217039 - FIRST HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 472066485 - (WA) FIRST HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | WA | 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 31730 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31730 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 31730 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31660-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Bronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed -Deny Inv/N10>=1/1/2013 |
| 31717-CPT | Moderate | Catheteriz W Bronch Brush Biopsy |
| 31720-CPT | Low | Aspiration Cath Nasotracheobronch |
| 31730-CPT | Moderate | Transtrach Intro Dilator/Tube - O2 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31730. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31730 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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