CPT 34844 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 Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 34844 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 34844 by major payers:
$2,428.74
$2,650.79
$2,617.44
$4,367.03
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 34844 | $1274.00 | 1871751859 - WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER | 262059600 - (MD) WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $1329.00 | 1326097981 - FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562322548 - (VA) FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $512.00 | 1275878845 - THE SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NASHUA | 461084049 - (NH) SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NASHUA | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $529.00 | 1609848472 - PENNSYLVANIA EYE & EAR SURGERY, PA EYE & EAR SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 300145589 - (PA) PENNSYLVANIA EYE EAR SURGERY | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $2233.00 | 1811101439 - SENTARA OBICI AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC | 260144898 - (VA) SENTARA OBICI AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $983.00 | 1740778554 - ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 823931790 - (AZ) ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $250.00 | 1043625221 - INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY INSTITUTE OF LITTLE ROCK, LLC, INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY INSTITUTE | 471050942 - (AR) INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY INSTITUTE OF LITTLE ROCK LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $571.00 | 1992451389 - NRH PAIN MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, CASTLE SURGERY CENTER | 844029943 - (TX) NRH PAIN MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $1049.00 | 1649515354 - SURGCENTER NORTHEAST LLC | 455554995 - (FL) SURGCENTER NORTHEAST, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $662.00 | 1467101907 - PEACE RIVER SURGERY CENTER | 853047089 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $2732.00 | 1104373315 - BRENTWOOD SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BRENTWOOD SURGERY CENTER | 200533890 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $1056.00 | 1982641064 - PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER LLC, PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER | 10740204 - (MA) PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER, LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $1028.00 | 1538773890 - ASC OF TRINITY, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT JOINT AND SPINE INSTITUTE | 833008593 - (FL) ASC OF TRINITY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $598.00 | 1073946216 - MADISON PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MADISON PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462828889 - (MS) MADISON PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 34844 | $598.00 | 1073516795 - SPRING PARK SURGERY CENTER L L C | 421483989 - (IA) SPRING PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IA | 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 34844 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 34844 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular 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 34844 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34717-CPT | Moderate | Endovascular Repair Of Iliac Artery At The Time Of Aorto-Iliac Artery Endograft Placement By Deployment Of An Iliac Branched Endograft Including Pre-Procedure Sizing And Device Selection, All Ipsilateral Selective Iliac Artery Catheterization(S), All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation, And All Endograft Extension(S) Proximally To The Aortic Bifurcation And Distally In The Internal Iliac, External Iliac, And Common Femoral Artery(Ies), And Treatment Zone Angioplasty/Stenting, |
| 34839-CPT | Low | Physician Planning Of A Patient-Specific Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft Requiring A Minimum Of 90 Minutes Of Physician Time |
| 34841-CPT | High | Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta (Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption)By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervisionand Interpretation Including Target Zone Angio Plasty When Performed; Including One Visceral Artery Endoprosthesis (Superior Mesenteric Celiac Or Renal Artery) |
| 34844-CPT | High | Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta (Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption)By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervisionand Interpretation Including Target Zone Angio Plasty When Performed; Including Four Or More Visceral Artery Endoprostheses(Superior Mesenteric Celiac And/Or Renal Artery[S]) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 34844. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 34844 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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