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CPT 38530 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.

Biopsy/Exc Internal Mammary Node
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

51 - Multiple procedures

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 38530 by major payers:

bcbs

$713.69

uhc

$732.42

aetna

$780.66

cigna

$922.88

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For billing codeCPT 38530
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United
38530$1050.001225488216 - MADISON AVENUE SURGERY CENTER LLC475541001 - (ID) MADISON AVENUE SURGERY CENTER LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$818.001760074207 - INTEGRIS DDSI ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC854253589OKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$875.001386793370 - SURGERY CENTER OF WEST MONROE, LLC721509507LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$2307.001659772648 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF MID ATLANTIC, LLC465727021 - (MD) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF MID-ATLANTIC, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1514.001780851691 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C.911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$935.001316949415 - NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER330488134 - (CA) NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$2680.001033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$988.001093993727 - CAROLINA MOUNTAIN GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER261708694 - (NC) CAROLINA MOUNTAIN GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTERNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$634.001710047188 - ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY CENTER.205706445 - (AZ) ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN MANAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1897.001295988731 - BAPTIST EASTPOINT SURGERY CENTER, LLC610444707 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INCKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1167.001801457478 - DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER, LLC834488032 - (OH) DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1130.001902284045 - MURRIETA SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER PC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION463493543 - (CA) MURRIETA SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER PC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$6651.001093459315 - PERFORMANCE HEALTH SURGICENTER, LLC881897351 - (FL) PERFORMANCE HEALTH SURGICENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1689.001437202967 - REGIONAL EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC208242380MNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38530$1114.001972778579 - G A ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC262346936 - (MO) G A ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 38530 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes

The CPT 38530 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 38530 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
38520-CPTModerateBiopsy/Exc Scalene Node
38530-CPTModerateBiopsy/Exc Internal Mammary Node
38531-CPTModerateBiopsy Or Excision Of Lymph Node(S); Open Inguinofemoral Node(S)
38724-CPTHighCerv.Lymphadenectomy-Modified

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38530. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 38530 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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