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CPT 42892 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Resection Of Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Or Pyriform Sinus, Direct Closure By Advancement Of Lateral And Posterior Pharyngeal Walls
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 42892

National average reimbursement for CPT 42892 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,539.92

uhc

$2,424.95

aetna

$2,601.51

cigna

$3,034.18

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For billing codeCPT 42892
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United
42892$4839.001609803204 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC, AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON270064844 - (NJ) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$876.001104857523 - SURGERY CENTER OF ST. JOSEPH, LLC371439847 - (MO) SURGERY CENTER OF ST JOSEPH LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$700.001881101335 - BROWN MEDICINE, BROWN MEDICINE ENDOSCOPY CENTER50450410 - BROWN MEDICINERIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$3003.001588711162 - SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP PC, SEATTLE HAND SURGERY UNIT, INC911652268 - (WA) SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP, P.C.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1841.001386618783 - LEWES DE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, SEASIDE ENDOSCOPY PAVILION562299727 - (DE) LEWES DE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCDEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$3935.001104341353 - BANNER PEORIA SURGERY CENTER LLC901182685 - (AZ) BANNER PEORIA SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1814.001659360303 - ST JOHNS SURGERY CENTER LLC650502027FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$9861.001477140796 - PORTSMOUTH SURGICENTER, LLC833659705 - (NH) PORTSMOUTH SURGICENTER LLCNHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1592.001467458281 - EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT. LAUDERDALE, LLC, EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT. LAUDERDALE201344254 - (FL) EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$6281.001477516979 - FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER, L.P.621861640 - (VA) FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER LPVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$732.001346386604 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC341955920 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER, LTD.OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$2800.001619291192 - DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER263473774 - (TX) DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$4785.001194727883 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE PUGET SOUND SURGERY CENTER911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$5249.001104181247 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA LLC455502071 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA, LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1974.001093214819 - PREMIER SURGICAL CENTER, LLC823438730 - (MS) PREMIER SURGICAL CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory 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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 42892 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 42892 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 42892 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
42890-CPTHighLimited Pharyngectomy
42892-CPTHighResection Of Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Or Pyriform Sinus, Direct Closure By Advancement Of Lateral And Posterior Pharyngeal Walls
42900-CPTModerateSuture Pharynx Wound/Injury
42950-CPTModeratePharyngoplasty

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 42892. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 42892 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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