CPT 39220 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 Mediastinum and Diaphragm |
| 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 39220 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 39220 by major payers:
$1,432.21
$1,506.96
$1,523.25
$1,871.84
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 39220 | $1028.00 | 1871751859 - WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER | 262059600 - (MD) WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $553.00 | 1073026639 - MID CITY SPECIALTY CENTER, LLC | 822996794 - (LA) MID CITY SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $1028.00 | 1831420694 - TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC | 263531997 - (FL) TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $395.00 | 1205373057 - BAY AREA ASC LLC, AZURA SURGERY CENTER HOUSTON | 814821022 - (TX) BAY AREA ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $1274.00 | 1821429978 - EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC, EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER | 300798280 - (CA) EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $744.00 | 1407851090 - WICHITA FALLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200474975 - (TX) WICHITA FALLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $1377.00 | 1508942996 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY SERVICES LP, ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | 201074818 - (CA) PHYSICIAN SURGERY SERVICES L.P. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $250.00 | 1427003904 - PHILADELPHIA WOMEN'S CENTER, INC. | 232476628 - (PA) PHILADELPHIA WOMENS CENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $1167.00 | 1871032680 - OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NORTH CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER | 203834012 - (MO) OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $355.00 | 1598775231 - SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBIA COUNTY | 743171980 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBIA CTY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $300.00 | 1609955517 - KNOXVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC, TENNESSEE VALLEY EYE CENTER | 621680280 - (TN) KNOXVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC; DBA TENNESSEE VALLEY EYE CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $550.00 | 1013468586 - LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 383992761 - (TX) LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $600.00 | 1427183664 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, P.C., THE EYE CLINIC SURGICENTER | 320016290 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, PC | WY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $1028.00 | 1861740508 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF SARASOTA, LLC | 454909647 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF SARASOTA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39220 | $233.00 | 1447442876 - MAPLE SPRINGS PODIATRIC SURGICAL CENTER, INC | 521883407 - (MD) MAPLE SPRINGS PODIATRIC SURGICAL CENTER INC | MD | 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 39220 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm Codes
The CPT 39220 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 39220 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 39200-CPT | High | Removal Of Cyst Below Breast Bone |
| 39220-CPT | High | Removal Of Growth Below Breast Bone |
| 39401-CPT | Moderate | Mediastinoscopy; Includes Biopsy(Ies) Of Mediastinal Mass (Eg Lymphoma) When Performed. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 39220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 39220 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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