CPT 44156 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $2,229.64 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44156 by major payers:
$2,813.38
$3,039.12
$3,149.96
$3,703.85
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44156 | $492.00 | 1275639023 - SURGICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY, INC | 202116181 - (NJ) SURGICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY INC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $2575.00 | 1154785848 - PROSPECT CCMC, LLC | 811507712 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $360.00 | 1306877261 - NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER, NORTHEAST AL EYE SURGERY | 631277373 - (AL) NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $1028.00 | 1548203888 - NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 202684773 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $591.00 | 1154326650 - SCOTTSDALE SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC, NORTH VALLEY SURGERY CENTER | 201808351 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $544.00 | 1083674196 - VISION CARE CENTER OF IDAHO LLC | 820516189 - (ID) VISION CARE CENTER OF IDAHO LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $649.00 | 1104897644 - FOX VALLEY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, S.C., FOX VALLEY ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 362796281 - FOX VALLEY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, S.C. | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $4893.00 | 1396175246 - MEMORIAL HERMANN BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY | 364773048 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $1028.00 | 1063947422 - SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SILVER CROSS SURGERY CENTER | 371852055 - (IL) SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $400.00 | 1043411648 - COFFEE COUNTY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE DISEASES LLC | 562402712 - (GA) COFFEE COUNTY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE DISEASES LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $500.00 | 1629175062 - SARATOGA SCHENECTADY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 550867698 - (NY) SARATOGA SCHENECTADY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $1028.00 | 1962714154 - SURGCENTER OF WHITE MARSH, LLC | 272873637 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF WHITE MARSH, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $625.00 | 1770149304 - BLACK RIVER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834657999 - (MO) BLACK RIVER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $475.00 | 1760991921 - COLUMBIA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA | 570702722 - (SC) THE COLUMBIA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A. | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44156 | $1000.00 | 1609376409 - KOKOMO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 823461246 - (IN) KOKOMO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | IN | 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 44156 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44156 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 44156 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44110-CPT | High | Excision Of One Or More Lesions Of Small Or Large Intestine Not Requiring Anastomosis Exteriorization Or Fistulization; Single Enterotomy |
| 44150-CPT | High | Removal Of Large Bowel With Attachment Of Small Bowel To Rectum Or Creation Of Opening From Small Bowel To Skin Through Abdomen |
| 44151-CPT | High | Colectomy Tot W Continent Ileostomy |
| 44156-CPT | High | Removal Of Large Bowel And Rectum And Creation Of Opening From End Of Small Bowel To Skin Through Abdomen, With Creation Of Small Bowel Pouch |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44156. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44156 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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