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CPT 42892 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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
CMS$1,801.38 Physician Fee Schedule

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$2765.001053508077 - JOURNEY LITE OF CINCINNATI, LLC208861350 - (OH) JOURNEYLITE OF CINCINNATI, LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$5433.001306421268 - COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER851926897 - (CO) COLORADO UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$6506.001952814386 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE, LLC821680961 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$2552.001942414750 - HAMILTON EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER, L.P.202873438 - (TN) HAMILTON EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1633.001336138635 - EYE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF NEW JERSEY, SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY223411416 - (NJ) EYE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF NEW JERSEYNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$2000.001932657335 - VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLC, EAST COAST SURGERY CENTER300950557 - (FL) VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$678.001689657058 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY, LTD341866635 - (OH) CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY LTDOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$2756.001497090740 - OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER461379031 - (LA) OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTELAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$1500.001205845740 - THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC311579733 - (OH) THE UROLOGY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$4781.001063099190 - ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS LEBANON SURGERY CENTER LLC, LEBANON SURGERY CENTER862679471TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$4781.001962788059 - SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING, LLC452950933 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING LLCMDAmbulatory 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$9251.001720543481 - SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA, LLC833205375 - (VA) SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$629.001528274719 - LASER AND VISION SURGERY CENTER, LLC61553382 - (CT) LASER AND VISION SURGERY CENTER LLCCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
42892$3763.001194344606 - TIDELANDS HEALTH ASC LLC, TIDELANDS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT THE MARKET COMMON611930163 - (SC) TIDELANDS HEALTH ASC LLCSCAmbulatory 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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
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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