CPT 39501 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 39501 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 39501 by major payers:
$1,054.36
$1,120.23
$1,157.87
$1,402.83
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 39501 | $1064.00 | 1588854772 - ALABAMA DIGESTIVE HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 201243484 - (AL) ALABAMA DIGESTIVE HEALTH | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $2668.00 | 1871838003 - NORTHWEST REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 460823847 - (IN) NORTHWEST REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $550.00 | 1295258416 - PUMPKIN PATCH AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, ORLANDO AVENUE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 475078896 - (FL) PUMPKIN PATCH AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $662.00 | 1710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $825.00 | 1821276353 - PEND OREILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 300430739 - (ID) PEND OREILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $232.00 | 1154385813 - LOCKWOOD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, GROMAN & RUBIN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 522219794 - (MD) LOCKWOOD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $740.00 | 1629313739 - COLTON CA MULTI ASC LP, PREMIER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 461462978 - (CA) COLTON CA MULTI ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $2377.00 | 1427055425 - PHYSICIANS PAVILION LP, PHYSICIANS PAVILION SURGERY CENTER | 830619935 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $248.00 | 1487246229 - PRESBYTERIAN RUST MEDICAL CENTER ASC LLC, NEW MEXICO SURGERY CENTER-MULTI SPECIALTY | 861495452 | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $1955.00 | 1508871211 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER, LTD | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $358.00 | 1043282775 - BALTIMORE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | 621760110 - (MD) BALTIMORE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $414.00 | 1477628725 - SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC, SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | 202435770 - (SC) SURGERY LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $646.00 | 1821167479 - EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, PLLC, EVERGREEN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911628032 - (WA) EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $431.00 | 1124777321 - VIRGINIA CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS, VCS HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER | 541090122 - (VA) VIRGINIA CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS PC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 39501 | $1028.00 | 1588610190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | 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 39501 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm Codes
The CPT 39501 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 39501 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38792-CPT | Low | Injection Procedure; Radioactive Tracer For Identification Of Sentinel Node |
| 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) |
| 38999-CPT | High | Unlisted Procedure, Hemic Or Lymphatic System |
| 39501-CPT | High | Rep Hernia Diaphragm Transabdom Nb |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 39501. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 39501 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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