CPT 42962 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 • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $507.52 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 42962 by major payers:
$667.41
$692.62
$740.77
$865.11
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 42962 | $1800.00 | 1801811443 - PHYSICIANS OF WINTER HAVEN LLC, DAY SURGERY CENTER | 200324393 - (FL) PHYSICIANS OF WINTER HAVEN, LLC DBA DAY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $568.00 | 1609968478 - IOWA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | 421407285 - (IA) IOWA ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1061.00 | 1235112814 - MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER | 752691365 - (TX) MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $910.10 | 1477947612 - HAFIZ MAHBOOB | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | NV | Pulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X) |
United | 42962 | $1130.00 | 1073946216 - MADISON PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MADISON PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462828889 - (MS) MADISON PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1400.00 | 1154593481 - RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER | 262136928 - (CA) RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1883.00 | 1922438472 - PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 463665760 - (TX) PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $2206.00 | 1720085277 - ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER LLC, ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER | 582577112 - (GA) ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1272.00 | 1295714301 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS | 621536529 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $2353.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1800.00 | 1295848752 - ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MOBILE VASCULAR PHYSICIANS | 202242123 - (NJ) ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $2877.00 | 1447995311 - NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | 874311329 - (MA) NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1685.00 | 1275629081 - VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | 10525143 - (ME) VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $1625.00 | 1083169700 - FOUR PEAKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 813258200 - (AZ) FOUR PEAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 42962 | $785.00 | 1174601223 - BEL CLAIR AMBULATORY SURGICAL TREATMENT CENTER, LTD., BEL CLAIR SURGICAL CENTER | 371301073 - (IL) BEL CLAIR AMBULATORY SURGICAL TREATMENT CENTER LTD | 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 42962 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 42962 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 42962 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42960-CPT | Moderate | Control Hemorrhage Oropharynx Simp |
| 42961-CPT | Moderate | Control Oropharyngeal Hemorrhage (Primary Or Secondary, Eg, Posttonsillectomy); Complicated, Requiring Hospitalization |
| 42962-CPT | Moderate | Control Oropharyngeal Hemorrhage (Primary Or Secondary, Eg, Posttonsillectomy); With Secondary Surgical Intervention |
| 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 42962. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 42962 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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