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CPT 42100 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Biopsy Palate Uvula
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 42100 by major payers:

bcbs

$184.32

uhc

$195.30

aetna

$209.99

cigna

$245.52

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For billing codeCPT 42100
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
42100$1276.001235178146 - SUBURBAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, SUBURBAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER820556996 - (NJ) SUBURBAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$1258.001265534556 - SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC651093026 - (FL) SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGIFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$798.001841286267 - SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHERN OREGON, LLC931189291 - (OR) SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHERN OREGON, L.L.C.ORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$699.001023182581 - MAYS & SCHNAPP PAIN CLINIC & REHABILITATION CENTER621512849 - (TN) MAYS SCHNAPP PAIN CLINIC REHABILITATION CENTERTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$781.001982105458 - HEART CARE CENTER, LLC824195385MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$725.001194245951 - PSG SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF AMARILLO821476685 - (TX) PSG SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$2580.001619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$1200.001073578019 - BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER, LP, BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER621530122 - (NC) BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER LPNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$454.001598809758 - CALIFORNIA EYE CLINIC680024090 - (CA) CALIFORNIA EYE CLINICCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$825.001992706840 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF BURLEY, LLC820502971 - (ID) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF BURLEY LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$930.001710177795 - ASPEN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, ASPEN SURGERY CENTER205090169 - (CA) ASPEN SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$1727.001083715148 - ASC SURGICAL VENTURES, LLC, OSMC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER351995261INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$1347.001770731853 - SHAWNEE MISSION PRAIRIE STAR SURGERY CENTER LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER LENEXA364634843 - (KS) SHAWNEE MISSION PRAIRIE STAR SURGERY CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$2483.001710114293 - RIVERVIEW SURGERY CENTER AT THE NAVY YARD LP263910345 - (PA) RIVERVIEW SURGERY CENTER AT THE NAVY YARD LPPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42100$700.001952363368 - GOLDEN TRIANGLE SURGICENTER LP330529450 - (CA) GOLDEN TRIANGLE SURGICENTER LPCAAmbulatory 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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 42100 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 42100 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 42100 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
41019-CPTModeratePlacement Of Needles Catheters Or Other Device(S) Into The Head And/Or Neck Region (Percutaneous Transoral Or Transnasal) For Subsequent Interstitial Radioelement Application
41100-CPTModerateBiopsy Tongue; Anterior Two-Thirds
41800-CPTModerateDrain Lesion Dentoalveolar
42100-CPTLowBiopsy Palate Uvula

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 42100. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 42100 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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