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CPT 38305 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Drainage Lymph Node Abscess Exten
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AG - Primary physician

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 38305 by major payers:

bcbs

$626.90

uhc

$631.44

aetna

$635.90

cigna

$799.68

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For billing codeCPT 38305
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United
38305$630.001730249327 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF WNY161554732 - (NY) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF WNYNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1919.001487604500 - CYPRESSWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC, LEGENT SURGERY CENTER CYPRESSWOOD680600120 - (TX) CYPRESSWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$475.001194999359 - JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA, JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA ASC521706931 - (MD) JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PAMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1200.001710425913 - FLOWOOD VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLC814838440 - (MS) FLOWOOD VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1373.001457552846 - CHESTERFIELD SPINE CENTER, LLC, ST. LOUIS SPINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER205044859 - (MO) CHESTERFIELD SPINE CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1050.001902958226 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC.262420656 - (AZ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON INCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$934.001477562148 - SANI EYE CENTER, INC., SANI EYE SURGERY CENTER953764955 - (CA) SANI EYE CENTER INCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$2353.001184680225 - CAPITAL CITY SURGICAL CENTER LLC, CAPITAL CITY SURGICAL CENTER LLC471211202FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1199.001457683914 - ATHENS EYE SURGERY CENTER,LLC271467225 - (GA) ATHENS EYE SURGERY CENTERLLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$2007.001669075495 - SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH ASC LLC852155230KYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1001.001376507194 - COLUMBIA EYE AND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LTD752528760 - (FL) COLUMBIA EYE AND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$2388.001326435926 - SELECT PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTERS383935220 - (FL) SELECT PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$2040.001285980151 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER AT GOOD SAMARITAN, LLC, GOOD SAMARITAN SURGERY CENTER270573717 - (IL) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER AT GOOD SAMARITAN LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1834.001508169921 - SAINT LUKES-GI DIAGNOSTICS LLC274142549 - (MO) SAINT LUKESGI DIAGNOSTICS LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38305$1188.001013997915 - KNOXVILLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC, LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE621595885 - (TN) KNOXVILLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 38305 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes

The CPT 38305 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems. 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 38305 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
38300-CPTModerateDrain.Lymph Node Abscessor Lymphadeniti
38305-CPTModerateDrainage Lymph Node Abscess Exten
38308-CPTModerateLymphangiotomy/Oth.Operations On Lymphat
38505-CPTLowBiopsy/Exc Lymph Node Site Unspec

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38305. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 38305 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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