CPT 45121 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 45121 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 45121 by major payers:
$2,200.61
$2,311.77
$2,406.91
$2,824.85
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 45121 | $422.00 | 1144482753 - CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 261815638 - (TN) CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $729.00 | 1619013455 - RUSH SURGICENTER AT THE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING LTD. PARTNERSHIP, RUSH SURGICENTER LTD. PARTNERSHIP | 363853026 - (IL) RUSH SURGICENTER, LTD. | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $1234.00 | 1407169212 - GEORGIA SPINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, GNS SURGERY CENTER | 271111856 - (GA) GEORGIA SPINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $1405.00 | 1679235584 - ALLINA HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | 872158427 - (MN) ALLINA HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $499.00 | 1851312771 - COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC | 640926861 - (MS) COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $789.00 | 1992702443 - THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 911665997 - (WA) THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $200.00 | 1073601332 - LISA RENFRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 43612312 - (MD) LISA RENFRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $1368.00 | 1962505354 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH SERVICES OF WACO, PROVIDENCE HEALTH CENTER | 741109636 - (TX) ASCENSION PROVIDENCE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $760.00 | 1912053570 - BELMAR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 200680241 - (CO) BELMAR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $594.00 | 1063733095 - WOLFE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272625124 - (IA) WOLFE SURGERY CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $1955.00 | 1790945145 - MANSFIELD SURGICAL PLAZA LLC, MANSFIELD SURGERY CENTER | 271835675 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $1603.00 | 1699144915 - WEST ORANGE ASC LLC, GREGORI SURGERY CENTER | 474739080 - (NJ) WEST ORANGE ASC LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $800.00 | 1629256961 - BELMONT/HARLEM SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 412237612 - (IL) BELMONT/HARLEM SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $526.00 | 1871538140 - INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS A MEDICAL CORP, INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS | 330585144 - (CA) INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45121 | $122.00 | 1144497264 - CALIFORNIA SKIN SURGERY CENTER INC | 262564861 - (CA) CALIFORNIA SKIN SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | 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 45121 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 45121 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 45121 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45120-CPT | High | Proctectomy, Complete (For Congenital Megacolon), Abdominal And Perineal Approach; With Pull-Through Procedure And Anastomosis (Eg, Swenson, Duhamel, Or Soave Type Operation) |
| 45121-CPT | High | Proctectomy, Complete (For Congenital Megacolon), Abdominal And Perineal Approach; With Subtotal Or Total Colectomy, With Multiple Biopsies |
| 45123-CPT | High | Protectomy, Partial, Without Anastomosis, Perineal Approach |
| 45126-CPT | High | Pelvic Exenteration For Colorectal Malignancy With Proctectomy (With Or Without Colostomy) With Removal Of Bladder And Ureteral Transplantations And/Or Hysterectomy Or Cervicectomy With Or Without Removal Of Tube(S) With Or Without Removal Of Ovary(S) Or Any Combination Thereof |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 45121. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 45121 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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