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CPT 47544 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Removal Of Calculi/Debris From Biliary Duct(S) And/Or Gallbladder Percutaneous Including Destruction Of Calculi By Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy) When Performed Imaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy) And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure).
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service

Complexity LevelModerate
CMS$774.38 Physician Fee Schedule

National average reimbursement for CPT 47544 by major payers:

bcbs

$959.68

uhc

$1,236.24

aetna

$1,189.45

cigna

$1,395.76

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For billing codeCPT 47544
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United
47544$179.001972711471 - NOVI SURGERY CENTER LLC, NOVI SURGERY CENTER201600650 - (MI) NOVI SURGERY CENTER, LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$131.001487629044 - RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, RALEIGH ENDOSCOPY CENTER200864597 - (NC) RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$531.001427003052 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC621872622 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$95.001205978780 - MOUNTAIN HOME SURGERY CENTER454157268ARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$72.001114926714 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF DAYTON LTD311460799 - (OH) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF DAYTON LTDOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$136.001174128359 - JEFFERSON ASC, LLC, VOLUNTEER SURGERY CENTER364934272 - (TN) JEFFERSON ASC LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$450.001891701611 - ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC223777761 - (NJ) ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$150.001245266790 - ABILENE SPINE & JOINT SURGERY CENTER PA752845382 - (TX) ABILENE SPINE JOINT SURGERY CENTER PATXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$555.001265466288 - TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE650963549 - (FL) TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$200.001598339392 - COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER, PLLC831039743 - (MT) COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER PLLCMTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$506.001972869881 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF BETHESDA, LLC454376136 - (MD) ASC BETHESDAMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$566.001275198673 - UROLOGY ASC- PHOENIX, LLC, UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA320586987AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$120.001457784852 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT OWINGS MILLS, LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF OWINGS MILLS454995677 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT OWINGS MILLS LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$442.001720268279 - PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER, LLC260812886 - (OH) PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47544$283.001922316835 - INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLC272764590 - (WI) INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 47544 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 47544 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 47544 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
47538-CPTHighPlacement 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-CPTHighPlacement 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-CPTHighPlacement 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).
47544-CPTModerateRemoval Of Calculi/Debris From Biliary Duct(S) And/Or Gallbladder Percutaneous Including Destruction Of Calculi By Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy) When Performed Imaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy) And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure).

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47544. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 47544 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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