CPT 44950 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 • AG - Primary physician • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $628.17 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44950 by major payers:
$807.14
$857.11
$913.38
$1,048.78
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 44950 | $1850.00 | 1841259694 - ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 770470934 - (CA) ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1300.00 | 1538242649 - SOUTHWESTERN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 571139709 - (PA) SOUTHWESTERN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $760.00 | 1194774265 - CEDAR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES, PLLC, CEDAR LASER AND SURGERY CENTER | 900210545 - (WA) AESTHETIC SURGERY CENTRE, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1142.00 | 1922193515 - MAHONING VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | 233056394 - (PA) MAHONING VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $4414.00 | 1801199039 - HUNTINGTON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 273922007 - (CA) HUNTINGTON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $6342.00 | 1851887863 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER IRVING, LLC | 831085415 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1194.00 | 1710931134 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF JONESBORO, LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ARKANSAS | 204407053 - (AR) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF JONESBORO LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $2846.00 | 1376230722 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, UCHEALTH EASTVIEW SURGERY CENTER | 383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $2184.00 | 1366137440 - SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN, LLC, GEORGETOWN SURGERY CENTER | 880604963 - (TX) SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $819.00 | 1023498219 - GREAT LAKES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 352512220 - (OH) GREAT LAKES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $2855.00 | 1114549805 - BSC 1 LLC | 851036387 - (AZ) BSC 1 LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1906.00 | 1770588584 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC, NATIONAL SPINE & ORTHO SURGERY CENTER OF FT. MYERS | 592924183 - (FL) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1700.00 | 1336649714 - HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC, HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC | 815460194 - (VA) HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $425.00 | 1578558078 - KINGSPORT ENDOSCOPY CORPORATION | 61249637 - (TN) KINGSPORT ENDOSCOPY CORPORATION | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 44950 | $1490.00 | 1427183664 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, P.C., THE EYE CLINIC SURGICENTER | 320016290 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, PC | WY | 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 44950 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44950 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 44950 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44850-CPT | Moderate | Suture Of Mesentery (Separate Procedure) |
| 44900-CPT | Moderate | I & D Of Appendiceal Abscess, Transabdom |
| 44950-CPT | Moderate | Appendectomy |
| 44955-CPT | Low | Appendectomy; When Done For Indicated Purpose At Time Of Other Major Procedure (Not As Separate Procedure) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44950. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44950 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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