CPT 44720 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident • 80 - Assistant surgeon • 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $263.62 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44720 by major payers:
$333.37
$367.09
$375.36
$452.75
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44720 | $296.00 | 1710952130 - MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 521888989 - (MD) MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC. | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $983.00 | 1316947609 - AMARILLO ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LP | 752893120 - (TX) AMARILLO ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $1274.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $4893.00 | 1124492541 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER PINECROFT, LLC | 371796296 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER PINECROFT LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $1244.00 | 1821510579 - NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY | 820831203 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $336.00 | 1518155811 - THE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, PALM ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 260289067 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $1500.00 | 1437794625 - VANCE THOMPSON VISION SURGERY CENTER BILLINGS, LLC | 843362063 | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $550.00 | 1033564414 - TEXAS CENTER FOR INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY, LLC | 811952779 - (TX) TEXAS CENTER FOR INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $1028.00 | 1487716650 - CARONDELET ST. MARY'S NORTHWEST, LLC, CARONDELET FOOTHILLS SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $2746.00 | 1588746333 - TALLAHASSEE ORTHPAEDIC SURGERY PARTNERS LTD | 752535417 - (FL) TALLAHASSEE ORTHPAEDIC SURGERY PARTNERS LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $386.00 | 1386793370 - SURGERY CENTER OF WEST MONROE, LLC | 721509507 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $500.00 | 1861491987 - THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER LAND, LLC | 582203578 - (GA) THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER LAND LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $600.00 | 1447472659 - BROCKTON ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER LP | 61706315 - (CA) BROCKTON ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $700.00 | 1245654615 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN LLC | 464735435 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44720 | $545.00 | 1770911463 - SALUBRIOUS ASC, LLC | 463866454 - (GA) SALUBRIOUS ASC LLC | GA | 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 44720 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44720 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 44720 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44705-CPT | Low | Once Per Dos Preparation Of Fecal Microbiota For Instillation, Including Assessment Of Donor Specimen |
| 44715-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Intestine Allograft Prior To Transplantation, Including Mobilization And Fashioning Of The Superior Mesenteric Artery And Vein |
| 44720-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Intestine Allograft Prior To Trans- Plantation Venous Anastomosis Each |
| 44721-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Reconstruction Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Intestine Allograft Prior To Transplantation; Arterial Anastomosis, Each |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44720. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44720 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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