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CPT 38746 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.

Thoracic Lymphadenectomy By Thoracotomy, Mediastinal And Regional Lymphadenectomy (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 38746 by major payers:

bcbs

$290.49

uhc

$306.54

aetna

$316.80

cigna

$361.62

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For billing codeCPT 38746
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United
38746$1000.001447612114 - LPC SURGERY CENTER LLC473748606 - (IN) LPC SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$99.001396192241 - ANDERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC811947476 - (OH) ANDERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$662.001710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$1064.001568674281 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC813250494FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$115.001164513149 - ENDO-SURGI OF UNION ASC LLC223248249 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER, P.A.NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$105.001811228083 - MESQUITE SURGERY CENTER LLC270170010 - (AZ) MESQUITE SURGERY CENTER, LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$6068.001720603079 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER CHISHOLM TRAIL, LLC851225852 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER CHISHOLM TRAIL LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$430.001265542849 - GREAT LAKES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC205428461MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$782.001568420388 - GREAT LAKES SURGICAL CENTER LLC562350398 - (MI) GREAT LAKES SURGICAL CENTER LLMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$357.001780661967 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L P911793912 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L PIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$983.001720530405 - GRAND RAPIDS SURGICAL SUITES LLC811321919 - (MI) GRAND RAPIDS SURGICAL SUITES, PLLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$1064.001265466288 - TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE650963549 - (FL) TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$543.001356429765 - ASC OF GEORGIA DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, ASC OF BAUCOM & MINA DERM SURGERY550892029 - (GA) ASC OF GEORGIA DERMATOLOGIC SURGERYGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$477.001043473390 - LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS INC A MEDICAL GROUP952858745 - (CA) LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
38746$2225.001508197039 - FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC431704371 - FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEMMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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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 38746 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes

The CPT 38746 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 38746 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
38531-CPTModerateBiopsy Or Excision Of Lymph Node(S); Open Inguinofemoral Node(S)
38573-CPTHighLaparoscopy Surgical; With Bilateral Total Pelviclymphadenectomy And Peri-Aortic Lymph Node Sampling Peritoneal Washings Peritoneal Biopsy(Ies) Omentectomy And Diaphragmatic Washings Including Diaphragmatic And Other Serosal Biopsy(Ies) When Performed
38746-CPTModerateThoracic Lymphadenectomy By Thoracotomy, Mediastinal And Regional Lymphadenectomy (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
38747-CPTModerateAbdominal Lymphadenectomy, Regional, Including Celiac, Gastric, Portal, Peripancreatic, With Or Without Para-Aortic And Vena Caval Nodes (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 38746. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 38746 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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