CPT 42804 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 42804 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 42804 by major payers:
$250.83
$262.11
$288.64
$339.95
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 42804 | $544.00 | 1629145685 - IDAHO EYE CENTER PA, IDAHO EYE SURGICENTER | 820379995 - (ID) IDAHO EYE CENTER, P.A. | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $2933.18 | 1720334097 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 460598503 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $1386.00 | 1396213294 - UH NORTH RIDGEVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 831320776 - (OH) UH NORTH RIDGEVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $690.00 | 1629443478 - SCOTTSDALE MCCORMICK RANCH SURGICENTER LLC | 475123911 - (AZ) SCOTTSDALE MCCORMICK RANCH SURGICENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $315.00 | 1356646715 - ZACHARY ASC PARTNERS, LLC, ZACHARY ASC PARTNERS, LLC | 273854435 - (LA) ZACHARY ASC PARTNERS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $645.00 | 1164007068 - SW HEALTH LP | 853293126 - (TX) SW HEALTH LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $650.00 | 1750609731 - BELTLINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262639054 - (TX) BELTLINE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $600.00 | 1598339392 - COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 831039743 - (MT) COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER PLLC | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $536.00 | 1306134838 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $811.00 | 1861487324 - DOCTORS PARK SURGERY INC | 431608281 - (MO) DOCTORS PARK SURGERY, INC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $327.00 | 1306924170 - DELMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 621717312 - (MD) DELMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $950.00 | 1477625390 - CENTURY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | 473537670 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $978.00 | 1790752061 - NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL FREESTANDING SURGERY CENTER LP | 621460781 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $390.00 | 1750313144 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE, LLC | 593082994 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42804 | $2270.00 | 1821141284 - CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205557171 - (IL) CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | 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 42804 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 42804 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 42804 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42804-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy; Nasopharynx Visible Lesion Simpl |
| 42806-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy Nasopharynx Survey |
| 42970-CPT | Moderate | Control Of Nasopharyngeal Hemorrhage, Primary Or Secondary (Eg, Postadenoidectomy); Simple, With Posterior Nasal Packs, With Or Without Anterior Packs And/Or Cautery |
| 42971-CPT | Moderate | Control Of Nasopharyngeal Hemorrhage (Primary Or Secondary, Eg, Postadenoidectomy); Complicated, Requiring Hospitalization |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 42804. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 42804 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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