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CPT 38745 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Axillary Lymphadenectomy; Complete
Key FactDetail
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

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 38745

National average reimbursement for CPT 38745 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,129.52

uhc

$1,151.44

aetna

$1,208.87

cigna

$1,437.80

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For billing codeCPT 38745
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United
38745$3199.001427005313 - WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC PS, WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER911602128 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$2704.001902960206 - SINUS SURGERY CENTER IDAHO PA205282962 - (ID) SINUS SURGERY CENTER IDAHO PAIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$4800.001396120168 - STAMFORD ASC LLC465569848 - (CT) STAMFORD ASC LLCCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3844.001366681355 - SALINA SURGICAL ARTS CENTER, LLC, DAVID A. HENDRICK M.D., P.A.208824691 - (KS) DAVID A. HENDRICK MDKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3300.001164930731 - REMBRANDT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PLLC, REMBRANDT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER822368976 - (AZ) REMBRANDT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PLLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$871.001881728590 - SYSTEM OPTICS LLC341572960 - (OH) SYSTEM OPTICS, INC.OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$5465.001306833009 - SOUTH BROWARD ENDOSCOPY L L C113685842FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$1500.001487014361 - GRIFFIN CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE814348805GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3100.001174588206 - CHARLESTON SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP581709761 - (SC) CHARLESTON SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3474.001346862869 - NSPC SURGERY CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC842191141 - (MD) NSPC SURGERY CENTER OF MARYLAND LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3382.001609103399 - TOURNEY PLAZA SURGICAL CENTER262034187 - (CA) TOURNEY PLAZA SURGICAL CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$5242.001932530284 - VP SURGERY CENTER OF AUBURN LLC371668651 - (WA) VP SURGERY CENTER OF AUBURN LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$3733.001396238010 - WICHITA NEPHROLOGY GROUP, PA, REVASK SURGERY CENTER LLC481080103 - (KS) WICHITA NEPHROLOGY GROUP, P.A.KSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$5573.001699144915 - WEST ORANGE ASC LLC, GREGORI SURGERY CENTER474739080 - (NJ) WEST ORANGE ASC LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38745$1048.001467472688 - WEST CLINIC ASTC, WEST CLINIC, PC621526296 - THE WEST CLINIC, PLLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 38745 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes

The CPT 38745 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 38745 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
38720-CPTHighCervical Lymphadenectomy (Complete)
38740-CPTModerateAxillary Lymphadenectomy Superficial
38745-CPTHighAxillary Lymphadenectomy; Complete

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38745. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 38745 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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