CPT 44144 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 • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • 52 - Reduced Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,710.16 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44144 by major payers:
$2,139.11
$2,312.48
$2,485.55
$2,835.30
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44144 | $916.00 | 1073113841 - SPINE SOLUTIONS OF WEST BEND LLC | 853661644 - (WI) SPINE SOLUTIONS OF WEST BEND LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $609.00 | 1154412120 - SURGICORE, INC. | 363567890 - (IL) SURGICORE INC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $800.00 | 1598276404 - BALBOA NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP,INC., SAN DIEGO ACCESS AND SURGERY CENTER | 952848091 - (CA) BALBOA NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $1595.00 | 1760568273 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC., WALLA WALLA CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 910862542 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $1367.00 | 1790724862 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE EASTSIDE SURGERY CENTER | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $980.00 | 1205845740 - THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC | 311579733 - (OH) THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $750.00 | 1053328781 - LOS ALAMITOS SURGERY CENTER L P | 550823348 - (CA) LOS ALAMITOS SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $473.00 | 1760860977 - MID MISSOURI SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGERY CENTER AT THE FORUM | 464006663 - (MO) MID-MISSOURI SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $1882.00 | 1164458634 - SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER | 61641562 - (TN) SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $952.00 | 1083946149 - METHODIST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 263765679 - (NE) METHODIST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $680.00 | 1821047499 - RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 680400319 - (CA) RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $625.00 | 1720080823 - BAPTIST-EMSC LP, EAST MEMPHIS SURGERY CENTER | 621846584 - (TN) BAPTISTEMSC LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $644.00 | 1689986879 - DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, POA SURGERY CENTER | 272384315 - (MD) DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $1032.00 | 1750491205 - ENT SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA,LLC | 200075229 - (GA) ENT SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTALLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44144 | $599.00 | 1407223019 - VALLEY OUTPATIENT SERVICES, LLC | 474866031 | VA | 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 44144 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44144 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 44144 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44144. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44144 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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