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Last Verified: October 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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 47015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 47015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47015 by major payers:
$1,450.81
$1,526.03
$1,598.13
$1,834.50
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CPT 47015
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Doctors Same Day Surgery Center, Ltd
Doctors Same Day Surgery Center Ltd
$5,532.00Published rateMnh Gi Surgical Center LLC, Mnh Surgical Center
$1,276.00Published rateNw Ambulatory Surgery Center LLP, Nw Surgery Center
Nw Ambulatory Surgery Center LLP
$827.00Published rateSt. Vincent-Arkansas Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC
St Vincentarkansas Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC
$550.00Published rateCummins Womens Healthcare LLC, Elizabeth Cummins Md
Cummins Womens Healthcare, LLC
$419.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 47015 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47015 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 47015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47001-CPT | Low | Ndl Biopsy Lvr Tm Oth Maj Px, Biopsy Of Liver Needle; When Done For Indicated Purpose At Time Of Other Major Procedure (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 47010-CPT | High | Liver Surgery For Drainage, Surgery On The Liver In Order To Drain Fluid Or An Infection That Has Collected In A Pocket Of Tissue (Cyst Or Abscess). |
| 47015-CPT | High | Lapt Aspir&/Njx Hep Prst Cst, Laparotomy With Aspiration And/Or Injection Of Hepatic Parasitic (Eg Amoebic Or Echinococcal) Cyst(S) Or Abscess(Es) |
| 47100-CPT | High | Biopsy Liver Wedge |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47015. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47015 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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