CPT 47720 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 • 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • 51 - Multiple procedures • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • TC - Technical component • XS - Separate Structure |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,128.89 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47720 by major payers:
$1,326.80
$1,523.93
$1,584.03
$1,870.84
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 47720 | $950.00 | 1144652330 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LLC, MALLARD CREEK SURGERY CENTER | 462574454 - (NC) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $13332.00 | 1053830885 - OHIO ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY INSTITUTE LLC | 431939917 - (OH) OHIO ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY INSTITUTE LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $362.00 | 1528053311 - AMERICAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, P.C. | 593795864 - (TN) AMERICAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER PC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $690.00 | 1053508077 - JOURNEY LITE OF CINCINNATI, LLC | 208861350 - (OH) JOURNEYLITE OF CINCINNATI, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $525.00 | 1679556864 - DOCTORS GI PARTNERSHIP LTD, HF SURGERY CENTER AT BABCOCK | 593758988 - (FL) DOCTORS GI PARTNERSHIP LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $350.00 | 1720270879 - AKSTEIN EYE CENTER, ASC, AKSTEIN EYE CENTER, ASC | 581597344 - (GA) AKSTEIN EYE CENTER PC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $380.00 | 1841298437 - WEST PALM OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LTD, NORTHPOINT SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 650592518 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $386.00 | 1386793370 - SURGERY CENTER OF WEST MONROE, LLC | 721509507 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $326.00 | 1952408783 - SHADYSIDE SURGI-CENTER, INC. | 251707086 - (PA) SHADYSIDE SURGICENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $250.00 | 1992259337 - ADVOCATE CONDELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 475337115 - (IL) ADVOCATE CONDELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $785.00 | 1609815075 - ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE, LLC | 202961633 - (GA) ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $370.00 | 1811059306 - PENINSULA EYE CENTER, P.A, PENINSULA CATARACT & LASER CENTER | 520974706 - (MD) PENINSULA EYE CENTER PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $425.00 | 1972156842 - NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MEDICAL PLAZA ENDOSCOPY | 736048282 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $516.00 | 1073546875 - STRAND GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 571082826 - (SC) STRAND GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 47720 | $780.00 | 1033271176 - HALLMARK SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTHRIDGE | 954683164 - (CA) NORTHRIDGE SURGERY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | CA | 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 47720 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47720 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 47720 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47620-CPT | High | Cholecystectomy With Exploration Of Common Duct; With Transduodenal Sphincterotomy Or Sphincteroplasty, With Or Without Cholangiography |
| 47700-CPT | High | Exploration For Congenital Atresia Of Bile Ducts, Without Repair, With Or Without Liver Biopsy, With Or Without Cholangiography |
| 47720-CPT | High | Cholecystoenterosotomy;Direct |
| 47721-CPT | High | Cholecystoenterostomy W Gastroenter |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47720. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47720 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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