CPT 47480 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $860.74 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47480 by major payers:
$1,091.84
$1,150.67
$1,174.57
$1,421.56
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 47480 | $983.00 | 1134262868 - NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC, NORTH SHORE SURGICAL CENTER | 364120432 - (IL) NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $592.00 | 1225039761 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF ST THOMAS LLC, ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621512411 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF ST THOMAS LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $525.00 | 1528206141 - HATTIESBURG EYE CLINIC CATARACT & LASIK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 200379151 - (MS) HATTIESBURG EYE CLINIC CATARACT LASIK SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $903.00 | 1013425933 - REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD, LLC | 465511168 - (NC) REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $523.00 | 1225252257 - EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER INC, CASCADIA SURGICAL | 274532347 - (WA) EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER INC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $1295.00 | 1316462377 - UCSD SURGICAL CENTER OF SAN DIEGO, LLC | 822218664 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $2705.00 | 1649931072 - MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS, LLC, MEDICAL CITY ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE SURGERY CENTER DALLAS | 842824507 - (TX) MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $200.00 | 1912547746 - PORT ARTHUR SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, GULF COAST SURGERY CENTER | 843158723 - (TX) PORT ARTHUR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $758.00 | 1689986879 - DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, POA SURGERY CENTER | 272384315 - (MD) DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $1274.00 | 1528077658 - PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PRINCE WILLIAM SURGERY CENTER | 770594498 - (VA) PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $907.00 | 1457709289 - GENESYS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 810774180 - (MI) GENESYS SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $817.00 | 1952698078 - EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 452484347 - (CA) EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $401.00 | 1104214261 - WEST CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER-BAYSIDE | 472619181 - (OH) WEST CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTERBAYSIDE | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $573.00 | 1427690775 - CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 851809741 - (FL) CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47480 | $1064.00 | 1053453134 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | 331035210 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | LA | 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 47480 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47480 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 47480 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47460-CPT | High | Transduodenal Sphincterotomy Or Sphincteroplasty, With Or Without Transduodenal Extraction Of Calculus (Separate Procedure) |
| 47480-CPT | High | Cholecystotomy Or Cholecystostomy, Open, W Exploration, Drainage, Or Removal Of Calculus (Separate Procedure) (Revision 2011) |
| 47490-CPT | Moderate | Cholecystostomy, Percutaneous, Complete Procedure, Including Imaging Guidance, Catheter Placement, Cholecystogram When Performed, And Radiological Supervision And Interpretation |
| 47562-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy; Cholecystectomy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47480. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47480 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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