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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $152.31 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 44701 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $117.66 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 44701 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44701 by major payers:
$216.81
$229.05
$232.61
$270.51
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CPT 44701
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Aurora Gi Asc LLC, Wisconsin Digestive Health Center
Aurora Gi Asc LLC
$1,511.00Published rateGa Endoscopy Center, LLC
Ga Endoscopy Center LLC
$555.00Published rateConroe Asc, Lp, College Park Heart & Vascular Surgery Center
$200.00Published rateOrthopedic Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County, LLC
Orthopedic Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County LLC
$115.00Published rateMohs And Skin Surgery Center, LLC
Mohs And Skin Surgery Center LLC
$62.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 44701 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44701 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 44701 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44700-CPT | High | Suspend Bowel W Prosthesis, Exclusion Of Small Intestine From Pelvis By Mesh Or Other Prosthesis Or Native Tissue Eg Bladder Or Omentum |
| 44701-CPT | Moderate | Intraoperat Colonic Lavag (List Sepa In Addition To Code For, Intraoperative Colonic Lavage (List Separately In Addition To Code For |
| 44705-CPT | Low | Stool Transplant, Healthy Stool Bacteria From A Donor Is Prepared And May Be Transplanted. This Procedure Treats A Variety Of Conditions Including Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation And Colitis. |
| 44715-CPT | Moderate | Prepare Donor Intestine, Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Intestine Allograft Prior To Transplantation Including Mobilization And Fashioning Of The Superior Mesenteric Artery And Vein |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44701. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44701 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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