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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $616.58 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 40654 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $480.675 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 40654 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 40654 by major payers:

$678.70

$759.29

$836.60

$953.13
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Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary Lp, Medical City North Hills
Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary Lp
Advanced Endoscopy And Pain Center LLC
Sunrise Flamingo Surgery Center, LLC, Flamingo Surgery Center
Sunrise Flamingo Surgery Center LLC
Cityview Surgery Center LLC, Cityview Surgery Center
Cityview Surgery Center LLC
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 40654 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 40654 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System. 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 40654 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40525-CPT | Moderate | Xcision Of Lip; Full Thickns Reconstr W/ Local Flap, Excision Of Lip; Full Thickness Reconstruction With Local Flap (Eg E |
| 40650-CPT | Moderate | Rep Lip Full Thick Vermilion Only |
| 40652-CPT | Moderate | Rep Lip Full Thick < 1/2 Hgt |
| 40654-CPT | Moderate | Rpair Lip Full Thickns; Over One-Half Vertical Height Or Complx, Repair Lip Full Thickness; Over One-Half Vertical Height Or Complex |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 40654. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 40654 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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