CPT 46916 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 46916 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 46916 by major payers:
$292.29
$309.42
$332.17
$414.68
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 46916 | $1306.00 | 1962568543 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCEAN COUNTY, LLC | 223461117 - (NJ) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCEAN COUNTY, PC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $101.00 | 1619998523 - UPSTATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562186977 - (SC) UPSTATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $531.00 | 1487716650 - CARONDELET ST. MARY'S NORTHWEST, LLC, CARONDELET FOOTHILLS SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $419.42 | 1134482193 - LEE MURPHY | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (2080P0203X) |
United | 46916 | $37.00 | 1285633818 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522208568 - (MD) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $35.00 | 1306005343 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, PA | 561242980 - (NC) DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, P.A. | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $566.00 | 1881969269 - SURGERY CENTRE OF SW FLORIDA LLC, CAPE HEALTH SURGERY CENTER | 454068750 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $419.42 | 1336644723 - JACOB MOORE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 46916 | $566.00 | 1215091087 - CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD, CHRISTUS SPOHN TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | 753049514 - (TX) CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $992.00 | 1922301712 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | 270929515 - (TX) THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $200.00 | 1528145778 - OVERLAKE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OVERLAKE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 911925618 - (WA) OVERLAKE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $81.00 | 1992785232 - NORTHWEST FLORIDA A S C LP, NORTHWEST FLORIDA GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER | 621647401 - (FL) NORTHWEST FLORIDA A S C LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $409.00 | 1073763652 - LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LP, LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER LP | 800247391 - (TN) LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $60.00 | 1144213547 - DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER PC | 251820229 - (PA) DERMATOLOGY COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER PC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 46916 | $64.00 | 1508210378 - APEX MEDICAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 471906463 - (GA) APEX MEDICAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | 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 46916 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 46916 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 46916 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46900-CPT | Moderate | Destruction Lesion(S), Anus, Simple; Che |
| 46910-CPT | Moderate | Destruction Of Lesion(S), Anus (Eg, Condyloma, Papilloma, Molluscum Contagiosum, Herpetic Vesicle), Simple; Electrodesiccation |
| 46916-CPT | Moderate | Destruction Of Lesion(S), Anus (Eg, Condyloma, Papilloma, Molluscum Contagiosum, Herpetic Vesicle), Simple; Cr |
| 46917-CPT | Moderate | Destruction Of Lesion(S), Anus (Eg, Condyloma, Papilloma, Molluscum Contagiosum, Herpetic Vesicle), Simple; Laser Surgery |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 46916. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 46916 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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