CPT 44188 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 44188 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44188 by major payers:
$1,465.97
$1,623.19
$1,735.32
$2,008.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44188 | $1291.00 | 1396782553 - SSM ST. JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL PARK | 431822767 - (MO) SSM ST JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $6489.00 | 1326046822 - SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352087260 - (IN) SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1167.00 | 1104082692 - OLD TESSON SURGERY CENTER, L.P., OLD TESSON SURGERY CENTER | 262876334 - (MO) OLD TESSON SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $995.00 | 1548213077 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE OF ALASKA INC PC | 911832600 | AK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $983.00 | 1790104248 - METRO SURGERY CENTER, LLC, METRO SURGERY CENTER, LP | 810587498 - (AZ) METRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1064.00 | 1558879684 - DELAWARE RIVER SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 822713553 - (PA) BUCKS COUNTY SURGICAL SUITES | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $570.00 | 1437115094 - SURGERY CENTER OF LANCASTER, LP | 201824455 - (PA) SURGERY CENTER OF LANCASTER, LP. | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $531.00 | 1194233189 - CHAPIN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 473916029 - (SC) CHAPIN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1028.00 | 1871751859 - WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER | 262059600 - (MD) WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1064.00 | 1891298089 - MICHIGAN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | 821706937 - (MI) MICHIGAN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1049.00 | 1730175159 - CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER | 651071112 - (FL) CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $819.00 | 1235567264 - WENTWORTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 900975592 - (NH) WENTWORTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $1955.00 | 1013227248 - TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS, LLC, TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $474.00 | 1194718312 - CAPE COD ASC LLC | 43424805 - (MA) CAPE COD ASSOC LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44188 | $575.00 | 1689608697 - ADVANCED COLON CARE INC, SHORELINE COLONOSCOPY SUITES | 61562707 - (CT) ADVANCED COLON CARE INC | CT | 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 44188 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44188 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 44188 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44186-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy Surgical Jejunostomy |
| 44187-CPT | High | Ileostomy Or Jejunostomy Non Tube |
| 44188-CPT | High | Laparoscopy Surgical Colostomy Or Skin Level Cecostomy |
| 44208-CPT | High | Partial Removal Of Large Bowel And Reattachment To Rectum And Creation Of Opening From Large Bowel To Skin Using An Endoscope |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44188. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44188 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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