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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
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| 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 UB AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 46947 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 46947 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 46947 by major payers:
$474.94
$505.96
$528.41
$634.45
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CPT 46947
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Tuscan Surgery Center At Las Colinas, LLC, Tuscan Surgery Center At Las Colinas
$4,600.00Published rateWestminster Surgery Center
Westminster Surgery Center LLC
$3,347.00Published rateGarden Grove Surgical Center Inc
$2,000.00Published rateMetairie Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center Of Louisiana
The Metairie Ophthalmology Asc, LLC Dba Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center
$1,172.00Published rateSight Partners Physicians, P.C., The Harman Eye Clinic
Sight Partners, LLC
$697.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 46947 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 46947 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 46947 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46945-CPT | Moderate | Int Hrhc Lig 1 Hroid W O Img, Hemorrhoidectomy Internal By Ligation Other Than Rubber Band Single Hemorrhoid Column Group Without Imaging Guidance |
| 46946-CPT | Moderate | Int Hrhc Lig 2 Hroid W O Img, Hemorrhoidectomy Internal By Ligation Other Than Rubber Band 2 Or More Hemorrhoid Columns Groups Without Imaging Guidance |
| 46947-CPT | Moderate | Hemorrhoidopexy (Eg For Prolapsi Intern Hemorrhoids) By Stapl, Hemorrhoidopexy (Eg For Prolapsing Internal Hemorrhoids) By Stapling |
| 46948-CPT | Moderate | Int Hrhc Tranal Dartlzj 2, Hemorrhoidectomy Internal By Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization 2 Or More Hemorrhoid Columns Groups Including Ultrasound Guidance With Mucopexy 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 46947. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 46947 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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