CPT 44204 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,487.94 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44204 by major payers:
$1,940.59
$2,056.84
$2,198.44
$2,512.29
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44204 | $2000.00 | 1386280436 - OCOTILLO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 830970019 - (AZ) OCOTILLO SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $2700.00 | 1992022297 - MID VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 263177194 - (CA) MID VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $4472.00 | 1902134372 - METRO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270426722 - (IN) METRO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $2814.00 | 1699054098 - SURGCENTER OF WESTERN MARYLAND, LLC | 272969860 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF WESTERN MARYLAND, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $2164.00 | 1013048461 - GASTROENTEROLOGY DIAGNOSTIC CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | 953921090 - (CA) GASTROENTEROLOGY DIAGNOSTIC CENTER MEDICAL GROUP A PROFESSIONAL | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $4977.00 | 1245482280 - NORTHWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, NORTHWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 263548852 - (OR) NORTHWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1550.00 | 1306119615 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, AMERICAN VISION PARTNERS | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $5433.00 | 1134126097 - PHYSICIAN'S SURGERY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LLC | 621777892 - (TN) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1300.00 | 1093723900 - CARTER REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES INC, NORTH DALLAS SURGICARE | 752521630 - (TX) CARTER REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES INC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $5249.00 | 1376779561 - SURGICARE OF MIRAMAR LLC | 208552194 - (FL) SURGICARE OF MIRAMAR LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1440.00 | 1528153111 - MECHANICSVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 200767912 - (MD) MECHANICSVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1100.00 | 1487014361 - GRIFFIN CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE | 473061907 - (GA) GRIFFIN CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1197.00 | 1033466933 - TOWN CENTER ASC LLC | 453062883 - (MI) TOWN CENTER ASC LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $2483.00 | 1275184293 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES, BEL AIR SURGERY CENTER | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44204 | $1839.00 | 1194790592 - UPMC HAMOT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 251863661 - (PA) UPMC HAMOT SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | PA | 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 44204 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44204 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 44204 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 |
| 44203-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Each Additional Small Intestine Resection And Anastomosis (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 44204-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Colectomy, Partial, With Anastomosis |
| 44205-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Colectomy, Partial, With Removal Of Terminal Ileum With Ileocolostomy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44204. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44204 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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