CPT 44140 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • 52 - Reduced Services • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,306.15 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44140 by major payers:

$1,672.34

$1,789.83

$1,925.29

$2,185.62
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44140 | $1043.00 | 1154322410 - SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUITES | 383641574 - (IN) SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $995.00 | 1366041469 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $100.00 | 1821166521 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 860936521 - (AZ) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $424.00 | 1255347050 - MARYLAND EYE SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C., THE SURGERY CENTER | 522205280 - (MD) MARYLAND EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $419.00 | 1679602544 - TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI, LLC, TGH SURGERY CENTER | 871193981 - (FL) TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $950.00 | 1386795540 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT LONE TREE, LLC | 260139211 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $603.00 | 1124396544 - VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY LLC, VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY | 454030103 - (OR) VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $637.00 | 1801196050 - AGCNY EAST LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | 270546550 - (NY) AGCNY EAST LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $470.00 | 1538569207 - CUTTING EDGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 471696819 - (CA) CUTTING EDGE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $300.00 | 1932204971 - GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | 570965754 - (SC) GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $517.00 | 1891049441 - ISLAND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER, LLC | 452411095 - (NY) ISLAND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $473.00 | 1093368151 - DESERT PEAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 842431154 - (NM) DESERT PEAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $1028.00 | 1649223124 - CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER,LLC, CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $622.00 | 1063649978 - IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLC, CHRISTUS IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER | 205109610 - (LA) IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44140 | $1850.00 | 1033668587 - LANCASTER SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 812461923 - (OH) LANCASTER SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER | OH | 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 44140 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44140 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 44140 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 | Mobilization (Take-Down) Of Splenic Flexure Performed In Conjunction With Partial Colectomy (List Separately In Addition To Primary Procedure) |
| 44140-CPT | High | Colectomy Partial W Anastomosis |
| 44141-CPT | High | Colectomy Partial W Ostomy |
| 44143-CPT | High | Colectomy Partial Hartmann Type |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44140. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44140 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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