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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 | 51 - Multiple procedures 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $344.36 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 44721 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $266.175 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 44721 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44721 by major payers:

$496.15

$521.30

$529.34

$624.17
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 44721 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44721 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 44721 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 | 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 |
| 44720-CPT | Moderate | Prep Donor Intestine Venous, Backbench Reconstruction Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Intestine Allograft Prior To Transplantation Venous Anastomosis Each |
| 44721-CPT | Moderate | Prep Donor Intestine Artery, 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 44721. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44721 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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