CPT 46285 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 • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 46285 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 46285 by major payers:

$628.34

$678.46

$746.73

$882.97
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 46285 | $3742.00 | 1649233180 - WEST PARK SURGERY CENTER, L.P., MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/MCKINNEY | 800002697 - (TX) WEST PARK SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $1155.00 | 1699702050 - VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, VIRGINIA MASON BELLEVUE ASC | 910565539 - (WA) VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $5402.00 | 1922075167 - NORTH CENTRAL METHODIST ASC, LP, METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER NORTH CENTRAL | 742998447 - (TX) NORTH CENTRAL METHODIST ASC LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $908.00 | 1043497019 - PIKESVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOCENTRE OF BALTIMORE | 261467040 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $5438.00 | 1013548833 - ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT LLC, ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT | 843972619 - (WI) ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTERMOUNT PLEASANT LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $970.00 | 1568981975 - WEST MICHIGAN SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 820593284 - (MI) WEST MICHIGAN SURGICAL CENTER, L | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $1223.00 | 1326107509 - OMAHA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 205880863 | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $691.00 | 1093757379 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $1155.00 | 1447661145 - ADVANCED OUTPATIENT SURGERY OF OKLAHOMA, LLC | 371751472 - (OK) ADVANCED OUTPATIENT SURGERY OF | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $1318.00 | 1649219536 - USC, LLC, UNASOURCE SURGERY CENTER | 352175811 - (MI) USC, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $1723.00 | 1740231489 - STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | 201211544 - (TX) STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $5729.00 | 1518344043 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY, LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY GLEN | 364801162 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $3273.00 | 1912993833 - SURGICENTER OF KANSAS CITY, LLC | 431828920 - (MO) SURGICENTER OF KANSAS CITY, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46285 | $435.45 | 1619698362 - NONA PATTON | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Nurse Practitioner (363L00000X) |
United | 46285 | $1200.00 | 1295365864 - NORTH FORK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 813251284 - (NY) NORTH FORK SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | 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 46285 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 46285 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 46285 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46270-CPT | Moderate | Fistulectomy Anal Subq |
| 46280-CPT | Moderate | Surgical Treatment Of Anal Fistula (Fistulectomy/Fistulotomy); Transsphincteric, Supraphincteric, Extrasphincteric Or Multiple, Cluding Placement Of Seton, When Performed |
| 46285-CPT | Moderate | Fistulectomy; Second Stage |
| 46288-CPT | Moderate | Closure Of Anal Fistula With Rectal Advancement Flap |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 46285. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 46285 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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