CPT 39000 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 Mediastinum and Diaphragm |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 39000 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 39000 by major payers:
$617.80
$652.27
$644.46
$828.34
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 39000 | $1836.00 | 1568244192 - TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON, LLC | 921425291 - (WI) TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $1215.00 | 1669701157 - GLASTONBURY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262600828 - (CT) GLASTONBURY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $995.00 | 1881659613 - WEST HILLS SURGICAL CENTER LTD | 621625014 - (CA) WEST HILLS SURGICAL CENTER LTD | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $2705.00 | 1962626523 - CALLOWAY CREEK SURGERY CENTER LP | 141948102 - (TX) CALLOWAY CREEK SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $309.00 | 1366032617 - EMERSON ENDOSCOPY AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER, LLC | 843673604 - (MA) EMERSON ENDOSCOPY AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $1306.00 | 1194770974 - HAMILTON ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223837967 - (NJ) HAMILTON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $775.00 | 1043426950 - HOSPITAL DRIVE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 770516196 - (CA) HOSPITAL DRIVE SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $329.00 | 1710082680 - MBC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LP, MANN CATARACT SURGERY CENTER | 752841034 - (TX) MBC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $807.00 | 1063878734 - CESC, LLC | 811020132 | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $320.00 | 1396828323 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF MEMPHIS, LLC | 470920340 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $280.00 | 1487871331 - GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | 521921544 - (MD) GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $1049.00 | 1134431323 - BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272875760 - (MD) BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CEN | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $1064.00 | 1972869881 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF BETHESDA, LLC | 454376136 - (MD) ASC BETHESDA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $840.00 | 1033714001 - SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTH OGDEN, LLC | 854070407 - (UT) SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTH OGDEN LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39000 | $322.00 | 1710091517 - HERSHEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP, HERSHEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 200469951 - (PA) HERSHEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP | PA | 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 39000 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm Codes
The CPT 39000 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm. 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 39000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38794-CPT | Moderate | Cannulation Thoracic Duct |
| 38900-CPT | Moderate | Intraoperative Identification (Eg, Mapping) Of Sentinel Lymph Node(S) Includes Injection Of Non-Radioactive Dye, When Performed (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 39000-CPT | Moderate | Mediastinotomy W Exp/Drain Cervical |
| 39010-CPT | High | Mediastinotomy With Exploration, Drainage, Removal Of Foreign Body, Or Biopsy; Transthoracic Approach, Including Either Transthoracic Or Median Sternotomy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 39000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 39000 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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