CPT 44402 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • 52 - Reduced Services • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 44402 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44402 by major payers:
$380.22
$358.81
$364.41
$448.81
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44402 | $466.00 | 1992735286 - CASTLEMAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SOUTHGATE SURGERY CENTER | 383029505 - (MI) CASTLEMAN SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $690.00 | 1073663480 - DOCTORS CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, THE DOCTORS CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $2013.00 | 1760035158 - LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832402528 - (VA) LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $600.00 | 1184689408 - EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, PLLC, EYE ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER | 911610832 - (WA) EYE ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $1886.00 | 1245749258 - FOCUS HAND SURGICENTER LLC, FOCUS HAND AND ARM SURGERY CENTER | 822523843 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $595.00 | 1285381004 - THE NEBRASKA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, THE NEBRASKA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 872477902 - (NE) THE NEBRASKA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $357.00 | 1659343648 - SWAGEL-WOOTTON EYE CENTER, INC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 860555229 - (AZ) SWAGEL/WOOTTON EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $3064.00 | 1831240928 - NEW GULF COAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 646010232 - (MS) GULFPORT SURGERY CLINIC, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $1899.00 | 1164019485 - WAUKESHA SURGICENTER, LLC | 854083608 - (WI) WAUKESHA SURGICENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $3607.00 | 1295887727 - TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS | 751047527 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $1777.00 | 1164428272 - NORTH DAKOTA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 450447267 - (ND) NORTH DAKOTA SURGERY CENTER, LLP | ND | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $1233.00 | 1528077658 - PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PRINCE WILLIAM SURGERY CENTER | 770594498 - (VA) PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $625.00 | 1528197191 - RWMC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SCOTTSBLUFF SURGERY CENTER | 205026191 - (NE) RWMC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $1535.00 | 1902070832 - GASTRO OPERATING COMPANY LLC, (DBA) MEADOWBROOK ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 202432134 - (NY) GASTRO OPERATING COMPANY, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44402 | $565.00 | 1346862869 - NSPC SURGERY CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC | 842191141 - (MD) NSPC SURGERY CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC | MD | 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 44402 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44402 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 44402 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44388-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Through Stoma; Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing When Performed (Separate Procedure) (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 44389-CPT | Moderate | Fiberoptic Colonoscopy Through Colostomy; For Biopsy And/Or Collection Of Specimen By Brushing Or Washing |
| 44391-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Through Stoma; With Control Of Bleeding Any Method (Desc Revised 01/01/15) Y Laser Heater Probe Stapler Plasma Coagulator) |
| 44402-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Through Stoma; Diagnostic, Including Collection Of Specimenss By Brushing Or Washing When Performed, With Endoscopic Stent Placement Including Pre And Post-Dil |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44402. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44402 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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