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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Connect Bowel To Gallbladder, Surgery To Create A Connection Between The Gallbladder And A Man-Made Anus Or Through An Opening In The Abdominal Wall.
| 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 |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 47721 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 47721 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47721 by major payers:
$1,720.87
$1,792.18
$1,857.26
$2,146.42
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CPT 47721
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Seashore Surgical Institute, LLC
Seashore Surgical Institute
$4,300.00Published rateAdventhealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower, LLC
Adventhealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower LLC
$1,444.00Published rateMetropolitan Surgical Center, LLC
Metropolitan Surgical Center LLC
$750.00Published rateIrving Specialists Surgical Center LLC
$475.00Published rateArizona Endoscopy Center, LLC
Arizona Endoscopy Center LLC
$109.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 47721 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47721 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 47721 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47720-CPT | High | Connect Bowel To Gallbladder, Surgery To Create A Connection Between The Gallbladder And A Man-Made Anus Or Through An Opening In The Abdominal Wall. |
| 47721-CPT | High | Connect Bowel To Gallbladder, Surgery To Create A Connection Between The Gallbladder And A Man-Made Anus Or Through An Opening In The Abdominal Wall. |
| 47740-CPT | High | Connect Bowel To Gallbladder, Surgery To Create A Connection Between The Gallbladder And A Man-Made Anus Or Through An Opening In The Abdominal Wall. |
| 47741-CPT | High | Connect Bowel To Gallbladder, Surgery To Create A Connection Between The Gallbladder And A Man-Made Anus Or Through An Opening In The Abdominal Wall. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47721. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47721 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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