CPT 38542 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 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 38542 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 38542 by major payers:
$654.30
$666.35
$708.58
$855.92
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 38542 | $935.00 | 1053328781 - LOS ALAMITOS SURGERY CENTER L P | 550823348 - (CA) LOS ALAMITOS SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $4603.00 | 1447320213 - FREEHOLD ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES, LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF MONMOUTH COUNTY | 841634126 - (NJ) FREEHOLD ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $3959.00 | 1841222353 - DAY-OP CENTER OF LONG ISLAND LLC, DAY-OP CENTER OF LONG ISLAND | 112811353 - (NY) DAY OP CENTER OF LONG ISLAND INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $4656.00 | 1245239656 - SURGERY CENTER OF GILBERT LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF GILBERT | 731596190 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF GILBERT, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $3132.00 | 1528119252 - SAMSON PAIN CENTER | 43620515 - (GA) SAMSON PAIN CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $6342.00 | 1083785398 - OLYMPIA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES PLLC, OLYMPIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 911674528 - OLYMPIA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $6087.00 | 1770929044 - SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLC | 462315994 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $6492.00 | 1821421256 - MONOCACY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 462861862 - (MD) MONOCACY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $4000.00 | 1770559759 - RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER INC | 561067994 - (NC) RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER, INC. | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $1250.00 | 1770537698 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF FLORENCE LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF FLORENCE | 431983435 - (SC) QHG OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $5716.60 | 1447221486 - ORTHOPAEDIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 421508092 - (IA) ORTHOPAEDIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $7888.00 | 1215116611 - UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205547410 - (MD) UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $5549.00 | 1780871319 - SURGICAL SPECIALISTS ASC, LLC | 208066886 - (FL) SURGICAL SPECIALISTS ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $920.00 | 1194832949 - CHOICES WOMEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 112715115 - CHOICES WOMENS MEDICAL CENTER IN | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38542 | $1125.00 | 1043290653 - SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 650913259 | FL | 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 38542 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes
The CPT 38542 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 38542 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38542. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 38542 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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