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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 | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 80 - Assistant surgeon AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $106.88 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 44139 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $88.385 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 44139 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44139 by major payers:

$156.31

$164.03

$174.84

$193.90
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Mid-America Surgery Institute LLC
Midamerica Surgery Institute LLC
El Paso Asc Lp, Endoscopy Center Of El Paso
El Paso Asc Lp
Village Surgicenter, Limited Partnership, Village Surgicenter Of Erie
Village Surgicenter Limited Partnership
Hemlock Ambulatory Surgery Center
Eye Surgery Centers Of Arizona, LLC, Eye Surgery At The Biltmore, LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 44139 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44139 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 44139 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44139-CPT | Low | Remove Bend In Colon, Surgery To Remove The Splenic Flexure (Bend In The Colon Where The Descending Colon Joins The Transverse Colon). The Healthy Segments Of The Colon Are Reconnected. |
| 44140-CPT | High | Colectomy Partial W Anastomosis |
| 44141-CPT | High | Surgery To Remove Colon, Surgery To Remove A Part Or All Of The Colon (Large Intestine). Waste Is Removed Through An Opening In The Belly Created In Surgery (Stoma). |
| 44213-CPT | Moderate | Scope Surgery To Remove Colon, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Laparoscope) To Remove A Section Of The Large Intestine (Colon). The Procedure Involves Reattaching The Resulting Open Ends Of The Intestine. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44139. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44139 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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