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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Unlisted Laparoscopy Procedure, Appendix
| 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 AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 44979 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 44979 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 44979 by major payers:
$1,107.52
$346.11
$1,725.00
$1,333.71
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CPT 44979
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St. David'S Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP, St. David'S Medical Center
$12,577.00Published rateAdventhealth Surgery Center Davenport LLC
$5,249.00Published rateClinton Partners, LLC, Surgery Center Of Clinton Township
$3,500.00Published rateEast Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
East Jefferson Ambulatory
$2,200.00Published rateNortheast Ambulatory Center Inc
Northeast Ambulatory Center, Inc.
$591.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 44979 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 44979 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 44979 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44900-CPT | Moderate | I & D Of Appendiceal Abscess, Transabdom |
| 44960-CPT | High | Appendectomy; For Rupture Appendix W/ Absces Or Generaliz Perito, Appendectomy; For Ruptured Appendix With Abscess Or Generalized Perito |
| 44970-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy; Appendectomy |
| 44979-CPT | High | Unlisted Laparoscopy Procedure, Appendix |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 44979. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 44979 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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