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CPT 39010 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.

Mediastinotomy With Exploration, Drainage, Removal Of Foreign Body, Or Biopsy; Transthoracic Approach, Including Either Transthoracic Or Median Sternotomy
Key FactDetail
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

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 39010

National average reimbursement for CPT 39010 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,031.87

uhc

$1,052.19

aetna

$1,069.02

cigna

$1,305.87

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For billing codeCPT 39010
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United
39010$676.001427017813 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, PENINSULA ENDOSCOPY CENTER200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$517.001558720235 - DHCH LLC811030907 - (NY) DHCH, LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$544.001114923471 - SURGICARE CENTER OF IDAHO, LLC820513482 - (ID) SURGICARE CENTER OF IDAHO LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$641.001295288751 - PLASTIC HEAD AND NECK SURGERY INSTITUTE812018399 - (GA) PLASTIC HEAD AND NECK SURGERY INSTITUTEGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$867.001609825298 - SURGERY CENTER OF IDAHO LLC204831740 - (ID) SURGERY CENTER OF IDAHO LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$983.001891257473 - WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER352651945 - (AZ) WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$461.001720227176 - ST. AGNES HEALTHCARE, INC., GEORGE THOMAS GRACE M.D. SURGERY CENTER520591657 - ST AGNES HEALTHCARE INCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$1073.001740681733 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX, LLC465683789 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$441.001528340213 - UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC453017917 - (NJ) UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$600.001003166844 - PSA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF KILLEEN LLC455218356 - (TX) PSA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF KILLEEN LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$427.001528153111 - MECHANICSVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC200767912 - (MD) MECHANICSVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$2336.001821141284 - CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC205557171 - (IL) CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$1049.001245529189 - CAPITOL SURGICAL CENTER LLC275067646MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$4825.001982680492 - ROCKLAND SURGICAL PROJECT, LLC, RAMAPO VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER200580403 - (NJ) ROCKLAND SURGICAL PROJECT LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
39010$1344.001922237213 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF TOMS RIVER, LLC300568338 - (NJ) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF TOMS RIVER LLCNJAmbulatory 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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CPT 39010 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm Codes

The CPT 39010 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 39010 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
38794-CPTModerateCannulation Thoracic Duct
38900-CPTModerateIntraoperative 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-CPTModerateMediastinotomy W Exp/Drain Cervical
39010-CPTHighMediastinotomy 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 39010. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 39010 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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