CPT 46260 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • SG - Scene to Hospital ESRD facility • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $474.85 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 46260 by major payers:
$589.97
$626.69
$680.24
$791.42
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 46260 | $1000.00 | 1790936847 - RSC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352345966 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $889.00 | 1376518357 - ORLANDO FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, CITRUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 202873015 - ORLANDO FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1155.00 | 1952368482 - SAN DIEGO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 770322251 - (CA) SAN DIEGO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1682.00 | 1326557653 - SJ EAST CAMPUS ASC, LLC, DENVER SURGERY CENTER | 821485491 - (CO) SJ EAST CAMPUS ASC LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1134.00 | 1295240133 - BRAINARD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 823600153 - (OH) BRAINARD SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1000.00 | 1841920683 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BEVERLY HILLS LLC | 872038458 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BEVERLY HILLS LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1000.00 | 1982873352 - BAHAMAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 208025178 - (CA) BAHAMAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1600.00 | 1871550392 - CONNECTICUT SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 61592173 - (CT) CONNECTICUT SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1886.00 | 1518955897 - BONITA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC, BONITA SPRINGS HEALTH CENTER | 593544102 - (FL) BONITA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1200.00 | 1427307578 - HEMLOCK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 455511791 - (GA) HEMLOCK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $2408.00 | 1356965750 - PROLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT VALLEY, LLC | 842108616 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT VALLEY LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $2388.00 | 1548217128 - GULFSHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 650615196 - (FL) GULFSHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $2408.00 | 1437105368 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE SKAGIT NORTHWEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $638.00 | 1942485305 - 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261539834 - (MD) 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46260 | $1286.00 | 1093766289 - CAPITAL WOMENS CARE LLC, FREDERICK OB/GYN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 522112078 - (MD) CAPITAL WOMENS CARE, LLC | MD | 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 46260 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 46260 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 46260 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46230-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Multiple External Benign Growths (Papillas Or Tags) Of Anus |
| 46250-CPT | Moderate | Hemorrhoidectomy,External,2 Or More Columns Or Groups |
| 46260-CPT | Moderate | Hemorrhoidectomy, Internal And External, 2 Or More Columns/Groups |
| 46262-CPT | Moderate | Hemorrhoidectomy, Internal And External, 2 Or More Columns/Groups; With Fistulectomy, Including Fissurectomy, When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 46260. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 46260 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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