CPT 47579 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 • GZ - Item or Service Expected to Be Denied as Not Reasonable and Necessary • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 47579 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47579 by major payers:
$1,464.24
$291.75
$1,725.00
$1,532.50
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 47579 | $2781.00 | 1093433021 - SYNERGY SURGICENTER, LLC, SYNERGY SURGERY CENTER | 872796682 - SYNERGY SURGICENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $2933.00 | 1164486809 - SAINT LUKE'S SURGICENTER | 470853481 - (MO) SAINT LUKES SURGICENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $1688.00 | 1578508875 - CLERMONT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 202139893 - (FL) CLERMONT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $4192.00 | 1922141647 - RIVER NORTH SAME DAY SURGERY LLC, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE SURGERY CENTER RIVER NORTH | 364091497 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $1476.00 | 1497801237 - WOOSTER CLINIC, LLC | 341855775 | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $5354.00 | 1720085277 - ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER LLC, ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER | 582577112 - (GA) ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $965.00 | 1457320962 - FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC. | 522160415 - (MD) FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $1341.00 | 1922011501 - LOWERY A. WOODALL OUTPATIENT SURGERY FACILITY, LLC | 640897321 | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $2400.00 | 1306162920 - SOUTH TEXAS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 272293402 - (TX) SOUTH TEXAS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PLLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $995.00 | 1184948663 - ASSOCIATED UROLOGISTS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 272200221 - (KS) ASSOCIATED UROLOGISTS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $878.00 | 1518995513 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC | 411923237 - (MN) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $1435.00 | 1144200163 - ABILENE ASC LP, ABILENE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621562008 - (TX) ABILENE ASC LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $5249.00 | 1255577045 - MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER | 262739529 - (MD) MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $4312.00 | 1437597812 - VIVERE HEALTH AUSTIN, LLC, VIVERE AUSTIN SURGERY CENTER | 611694454 - (TX) VIVERE HEALTH AUSTIN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47579 | $1350.00 | 1720161771 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCH,LLC | 470920342 - (MS) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCHLLC | MS | 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 47579 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47579 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 47579 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47579. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47579 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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