CPT 45388 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • PT - Colorectal cancer screening test; converted to diagnostic test or other procedure • 33 - Preventive Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $2,233.53 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 45388 by major payers:
$2,357.42
$2,725.34
$3,186.72
$3,692.87
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 45388 | $525.00 | 1033282173 - TEMECULA VALLEY DAY SURGERY & PAIN THERAPY CENTER, INC. | 330469645 - (CA) TEMECULA VALLEY DAY SURGERY PAIN THERAPY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $1938.00 | 1326097981 - FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562322548 - (VA) FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $1438.00 | 1942230024 - LUTHERVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 823193901 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $567.00 | 1528024114 - AMBULATORY CARE CENTER PA | 223479837 - (NJ) AMBULATORY CARE CENTER PA | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $801.00 | 1689679680 - TOSC, LLC, OSC-HMHP, LLC | 10724836 - (OH) THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $1137.00 | 1497706626 - CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER, WESTMONT | 204403852 - (IL) CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $800.00 | 1841672615 - ALLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT AUGUSTA, LLC | 474382081 - (GA) ALLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT AUGUSTA LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $1276.00 | 1366559122 - HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER | 331107194 - (CO) HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $1817.00 | 1366137440 - SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN, LLC, GEORGETOWN SURGERY CENTER | 880604963 - (TX) SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $400.00 | 1942553300 - COLUMBIA SURGICAL INSTITUTE, LLC | 454449408 - (MD) COLUMBIA SURGICAL INSTITUTE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $840.00 | 1467128819 - BLOOMINGTON ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BLOOMINGTON ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | 871240828 - (IN) BLOOMINGTON ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $297.00 | 1295793974 - SANTA LUCIA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 201918525 - (FL) SANTA LUCIA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $565.00 | 1306134838 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $394.00 | 1265455463 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT BEL AIR | 470863243 - (MD) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT BEL AIR | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 45388 | $2382.00 | 1801987805 - ENDO SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE LLC | 223679920 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE, LLC | NJ | 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 45388 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 45388 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 45388 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45346-CPT | High | Sigmoidoscopy, Flexible; Diagnostic, Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing, When Performed With Ablation Of Tumor(S), Polyp(S), Or Other Lesions(S) Includ |
| 45378-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy Flexible Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing When Performed (Separate Procedure) (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 45380-CPT | Moderate | Colonoscopy, Fiberoptic, Beyond Splenic Flexure; For Biopsy And/Or Collection Of Specimen By Brushing Or Washing |
| 45388-CPT | High | Colonoscopy, Flexible; Diagnostic, Including Collection Of Specimens By Brushing Or Washing, When Performed, With Ablation Of Tumors, Polyss, Or Other Lesionss Includ |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 45388. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 45388 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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