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CPT 44900 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

I & D Of Appendiceal Abscess, Transabdom
Key FactDetail
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

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 44900

National average reimbursement for CPT 44900 by major payers:

bcbs

$934.31

uhc

$1,023.40

aetna

$1,046.37

cigna

$1,260.90

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For billing codeCPT 44900
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United
44900$950.001386795540 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT LONE TREE, LLC260139211COAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$100.001700974995 - THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS, P.C.202822342 - (NJ) THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS PCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$613.001558380675 - THE SURGERY CENTER, HOWLAND, HUMILITY OF MARY HEALTH PARTNERS341823901 - (OH) THE SURGERY CENTER HOWLANDOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$793.001649511577 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, LLC461267019 - (NY) THE SURGERY CENTER AT ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$425.001023542339 - BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLC814685509 - (LA) BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$2746.001437113206 - ORLANDO SURGICARE LTD752375604 - (FL) ORLANDO SURGICARE LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$618.001750308763 - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES OF ARROYO GRANDE INC.770580453 - (CA) OAK PARK SURGERY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$496.001841378056 - FULL SPECTRUM EYE CARE, P.S., THE COLUMBIA RIVER EYE SURGERY CENTER911279261 - (WA) FULL SPECTRUM EYE CARE, P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$1064.001558794081 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE, LLC731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$520.001982674065 - HEMET HEALTHCARE SURGICENTER, INC.330526203 - (CA) HEMET HEALTHCARE SURGICENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$950.001750709358 - EASTSIDE MEDICAL GROUP, LLC451231126 - (WA) EASTSIDE MEDICAL GROUPWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$991.001366154304 - OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC, OPTUM - HELEN HOLM PUMPHREY SURGERY CENTER910214500 - THE EVERETT CLINIC, PLLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$385.001093781601 - GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER421583360 - (LA) GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$491.001780651075 - FOX EYE SURGERY, LLC, FIRST CHOICE SURGERY CENTER202126099 - (IA) FOX EYE SURGERY LLCIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
44900$1270.001962423574 - FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LP, FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER470927394 - (CA) FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 44900 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 44900 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 44900 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
44899-CPTModerateOther Procedure On Abdomen Or Abdominal Lining For Congenital Bowel Defect
44900-CPTModerateI & D Of Appendiceal Abscess, Transabdom
44950-CPTModerateAppendectomy
44960-CPTHighAppendectomy W Ruptured Appendix

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44900. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 44900 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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