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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 | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $368.41 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 42665 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $288.315 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 42665 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 42665 by major payers:

$425.48

$429.60

$481.74

$358.57
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Summit Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC, Sosc
Summit Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC
Pomerado Outpatient Surgical Center L P, Palomar Surgical Center Escondido
Pomerado Outpatient Surgical Center L P
Sonoran Endoscopy Center LLC
Mcpeak Surgery Center LLC
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Endoscopy Woodstock, LLC, Town Lake Endoscopy Center
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Endoscopy Woodstock LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 42665 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 42665 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 42665 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42600-CPT | Moderate | Close Salivary Fistula |
| 42650-CPT | Low | Dilate Salivary Duct |
| 42660-CPT | Low | Dilation And Catheterization, Dilation And Catheterization Of Salivary Duct With Orwithout Injection Dilation And Catheterization Of Salivary Duct With Or |
| 42665-CPT | Moderate | Ligate Salivary Duct Intraoral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 42665. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 42665 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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