CPT 44500 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 • XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service • 52 - Reduced Services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| CMS | $18.44 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44500 by major payers:
$28.76
$32.56
$31.58
$35.22
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44500 | $2000.00 | 1730603622 - DULUTH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 820668583 - (MN) DULUTH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $799.00 | 1972911030 - SOUTHEASTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH PARK | 452413077 - (NC) SOUTHEASTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $3022.00 | 1306472063 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT DECATUR | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $1233.00 | 1801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING | 455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $511.00 | 1750974176 - NCBH OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY CENTER, L.L.C., WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY - QUAKER LANE | 270668137 - (NC) NCBH OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $1368.00 | 1194788182 - SURGICAL PARK CENTER LTD | 592827368 - (FL) SURGICAL PARK CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $480.00 | 1013513308 - JOHN KENYON AMERICAN EYE INSTITUTE LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ELIZABETHTOWN | 351907389 - JOHN-KENYON AMERICAN EYE INSTITUTE | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $1258.00 | 1871032680 - OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NORTH CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER | 203834012 - (MO) OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $1288.00 | 1598328932 - ENDO GROUP, LLC | 200248148 - (NY) ENDO GROUP LLC DBA GARDEN CITY SURGICENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $750.00 | 1407206972 - HEART OF TEXAS SURGERY CENTER PLLC, WACO CENTER OF SURGICAL ARTS | 811843636 - (TX) HEART OF TEXAS SURGERY CENTER PLLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $508.00 | 1841342789 - SURGERY CENTER JV, THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE | 621230866 - (AL) THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $2876.00 | 1053391870 - NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER, LTD, NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER RED OAK | 760452319 - (TX) NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $950.00 | 1356099147 - HOPCO FLAGSTAFF ASC HOLDINGS, LLC, ELEVATION SURGERY CENTER | 851224752 - (AZ) HOPCO FLAGSTAFF ASC HOLDINGS LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $556.00 | 1134427297 - SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | 811928790 - (LA) SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44500 | $1375.00 | 1073578019 - BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER, LP, BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER | 621530122 - (NC) BLUE RIDGE DAY SURGERY CENTER LP | NC | 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 44500 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44500 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 44500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44407-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Through Stoma; With Transendoscopic Ultrasound Guided Intramural Or Transmural Fine Needle Aspiration/Biopsy(S) Includes Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination Limited To The Sigmoid Descending Transverse Or Ascending Colon And Cecum And Adjacent Structures |
| 44408-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Through Stoma; Diagnostic, Including Collection Of Specimenss By Brushing Or Washing When Performed; With Decompression For Pathologic Distention Eg, Volvulus |
| 44500-CPT | Low | Introduction Of Long Gastrointestinal Tube (Eg, Miller-Abbott) |
| 44603-CPT | High | Suture Of Small Intestine (Enterorrhaphy) For Perforated Ulcer, Diverticulum, Wound, Injury, Or Rupture; Multiple Perforations |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44500. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44500 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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