CPT 47540 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • LT - Left side of body • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $3,870.58 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47540 by major payers:
$5,055.99
$6,597.83
$6,207.19
$7,128.66
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 47540 | $841.00 | 1538154604 - PAIN MANAGEMENT & SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHERN INDIANA | 351972676 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $4605.00 | 1407251622 - MASSAC COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER | 464314954 - (IL) MASSAC COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $3325.00 | 1255911970 - PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | 842367400 - (LA) PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $2500.00 | 1780014068 - PEAK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 463392531 - (CO) PEAK SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $2414.00 | 1265652267 - PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL | 751256948 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $1700.00 | 1336208081 - ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH | 593740436 - (FL) ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $6365.00 | 1538126362 - WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 593659906 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $3537.00 | 1689605826 - LAUREL SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 412044822 - (MS) LAUREL SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $4656.00 | 1598258865 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FACILITY PROJECT LLC, YORKTOWN CENTER FOR SPECIALTY SURGERY | 383989643 - (NY) NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FACILITY PROJECT LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $6588.00 | 1093085904 - ARIZONA ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC | 453051125 - (AZ) ARIZONA ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $5060.00 | 1689173981 - MAO LEAWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 812903525 - (KS) MAO LEAWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $5994.00 | 1043746555 - OVERLAND PARK SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 814367607 - (KS) OVERLAND PARK SURGICAL SUITES LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $2807.00 | 1689216152 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | 843280181 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, L | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $4000.00 | 1235466863 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S, SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47540 | $2405.00 | 1063416998 - WILMINGTON SURGERY CENTER, LP, WILMINGTON SURGCARE | 621775670 - (NC) WILMINGTON SURGERY CENTER LP | NC | 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 47540 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47540 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 47540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47538-CPT | High | Placement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography Imaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopyand/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange(S) And Catheter Removal(S) When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; Existing Access. (Desc Revised 1/1/2017) |
| 47539-CPT | High | Placement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographyimaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange Or Removal When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Each Stent; New Access Without Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter. |
| 47540-CPT | High | Placement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographyimaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange Or Removal When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Each Stent; New Access With Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter (Eg External Or Internal-External). |
| 47541-CPT | High | Placement Of Access Through The Biliary Tree And Into Small Bowel To Assist With An Endoscopic Biliary Procedure (Eg Rendezvous Procedure) Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographywhen Performed Imaging Guidance (Eg Ultrasound And/Or Fluoroscopy) And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; New Access. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47540. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47540 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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