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CPT 37160 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

Anastomosis; Caval Mesenteric
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service

53 - Discontinued procedure

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee Schedule$2,039.13 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 37160
Medicaid Fee Schedule$1,574.745 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 37160

National average reimbursement for CPT 37160 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,571.33

uhc

$2,718.61

aetna

$3,042.88

cigna

$3,385.37

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CPT 37160
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Wasatch Front Surgery Center LLC

    UTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1063720365Tax ID 80-0612279

    $2,847.00Published rate
  2. Horseshoe Surgery Center, LLC, Lakewood Surgery Center

    Lakewood Surgery Center

    MNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1265487474Tax ID 20-2137172

    $1,657.00Published rate
  3. Centennial Surgunit, LLC, Centennial Surgery Center

    Centennial Surgunit LLC

    NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1912909433Tax ID 22-3580847

    $860.00Published rate
  4. Atlanta Surgery Centers, Atlanta Surgery Centers

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1154352847Tax ID 27-0318863

    $496.00Published rate
  5. Urology Health Surgery Center, LLC

    Urology Health Surgery Center LLC

    PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1306043617Tax ID 26-0412126

    $250.00Published rate

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CPT 37160 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 37160 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 37160 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
37140-CPTHighAnastomosis; Portocaval
37145-CPTHighAnastomosis; Renoportal Renoportal
37160-CPTHighAnastomosis; Caval Mesenteric
37180-CPTHighAnastomosis;Splenorenal, Proximal

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 37160. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 37160 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.

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