CPT 38589 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 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 38589 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 38589 by major payers:
$1,333.91
$141.58
$1,725.00
$1,142.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 38589 | $2100.00 | 1003553645 - CYPRESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CURRENCY CIRCLE SURGERY CENTER | 823481913 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $2702.00 | 1063427706 - PROHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | 113447394 - (NY) PROHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $629.00 | 1528274719 - LASER AND VISION SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 61553382 - (CT) LASER AND VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $2365.00 | 1831368356 - VERMONT EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 204872230 - (VT) VERMONT EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER, LLC 401(K) PLAN | VT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $1936.00 | 1871538694 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD | 850452091 - (NM) SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $2251.00 | 1306957485 - FAIRFAX COLON & RECTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 510571797 | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $1550.00 | 1306119615 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, AMERICAN VISION PARTNERS | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $4028.82 | 1205030731 - PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY, LC, PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY, LC | 205895205 - (IA) PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $8055.00 | 1285912600 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, THE EMORY CLINIC LAGRANGE SURGERY CENTER | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $4234.00 | 1508871211 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER, LTD | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $5354.00 | 1245263292 - CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, CHATTANOOGA PAIN SURGERY CENTER | 320121593 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $1355.00 | 1548249675 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE | 621548645 - (NM) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE LP | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $1500.00 | 1144516451 - CPMSC GWINNETT, LLC | 274810320 - (GA) CPMSC GWINNETT LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $2500.00 | 1437691177 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE CINCINNATI ASC LLC, AZURA SURGERY CENTER CINCINNATI | 814225843 - (OH) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE CINCINNATI ASC LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38589 | $2738.00 | 1578610564 - HOLDINGS OF SPINECARE, LLC, SPINECARE LLP | 200950730 - (TX) HOLDINGS OF SPINECARE LLC | TX | 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 38589 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes
The CPT 38589 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 38589 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38589-CPT | High | Other Procedure On Lymphatic System Using An Endoscope |
| 38700-CPT | High | Suprahyoid Lymphadenectomy |
| 38724-CPT | High | Cerv.Lymphadenectomy-Modified |
| 38746-CPT | Moderate | Thoracic Lymphadenectomy By Thoracotomy, Mediastinal And Regional Lymphadenectomy (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38589. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 38589 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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