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CPT 45388 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Colonoscopy, Flexible; Diagnostic, Including Collection Of Specimens By Brushing Or Washing, When Performed, With Ablation Of Tumors, Polyss, Or Other Lesionss Includ
Key FactDetail
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 LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 45388

National average reimbursement for CPT 45388 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,357.42

uhc

$2,725.34

aetna

$3,186.72

cigna

$3,692.87

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For billing codeCPT 45388
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United
45388$963.001619614963 - VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC873516980 - (WI) VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$1011.001063593952 - CONNECTICUT GI ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC61573358 - (CT) CONNECTICUT GI ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$1438.001942230024 - LUTHERVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC823193901MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$618.001740787068 - CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA (A NONPROFIT CORPORATION), CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA CORAL SPRINGS ASC650003177 - CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATIONFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$565.001306134838 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$1258.001942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$721.001043680440 - SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC, SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES - TENAYA880201420NVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$2307.001992395388 - IU HEALTH SOUTHWEST FORT WAYNE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, IU HEALTH SURGERY CENTER FORT WAYNE842206388 - (IN) IU HEALTH SOUTHWEST FORT WAYNE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$458.001235112814 - MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER752691365 - (TX) MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$3513.001477552768 - COURT STREET SURGERY CENTER, LP300197423CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$651.001174615702 - I CARE CENTER LLC, CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER351937200 - (IN) ICARE CENTER DBA CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER, LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$1525.001396896684 - DREYER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC363890298 - (IL) DREYER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$825.001174005235 - IDAHO FALLS ASC823089090 - (ID) IDAHO FALLS ASCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$1212.001164561064 - HUNTERDON CENTER FOR SURGERY, LLC, SURGERY TODAY223401213 - (NJ) HUNTERDON CENTER FOR SURGERY, LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
45388$945.001164012142 - COMPREHENSIVE DIGESTIVE SURGICENTER, LLC, COMPREHENSIVE DIGESTIVE SURGICAL CENTER854015524 - (NV) COMPREHENSIVE DIGESTIVE SURGICENTER LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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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.

CodeComplexityDescription
45346-CPTHighSigmoidoscopy, 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-CPTModerateColonoscopy Flexible Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing When Performed (Separate Procedure) (Desc Revised 01/01/15)
45380-CPTModerateColonoscopy, Fiberoptic, Beyond Splenic Flexure; For Biopsy And/Or Collection Of Specimen By Brushing Or Washing
45388-CPTHighColonoscopy, 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.

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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