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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Exam Of Chest With Scope, Exam Of The Inside Of The Chest Aided By A Scope (Mediastinoscopy). The Procedure May Include Removing A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $377.76 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 39402 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $292.77 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 39402 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 39402 by major payers:
$518.42
$549.57
$550.79
$654.73
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CPT 39402
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Calloway Creek Surgery Center Lp
$7,124.00Published rateAlaska Digestive Center, LLC
Alaska Digestive Center LLC
$3,271.00Published rateLow Country Endoscopy Center, LLC
Low Country Endoscopy Center LLC
$2,271.00Published rateManatee Surgicare Ltd
$1,361.00Published rateHoliday Surgery Center Limited Partnership L L P
$520.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 39402 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm Codes
The CPT 39402 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 39402 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 | Sentinel Lymph Node Procedure, 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) |
| 39010-CPT | High | Mediastinotomy With Exploratio, Mediastinotomy With Exploration Drainage Removalofforeign Body Or Biopsy Transthoracic Approach Including Either Transthoracic Or Median Sternotomy |
| 39401-CPT | Moderate | Exam Of Chest With Scope, Exam Of The Inside Of The Chest Aided By A Scope (Mediastinoscopy). The Procedure May Include Removing A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 39402-CPT | Moderate | Exam Of Chest With Scope, Exam Of The Inside Of The Chest Aided By A Scope (Mediastinoscopy). The Procedure May Include Removing A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 39402. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 39402 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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