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CPT 48510 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

External Drainage, Pseudocyst Of Pancrea
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

11 - Office

19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 48510

National average reimbursement for CPT 48510 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,391.21

uhc

$1,441.98

aetna

$1,498.85

cigna

$1,774.69

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For billing codeCPT 48510
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United
48510$1064.001356396857 - HOLSTON VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC621816864TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$439.001316191430 - LAREDO DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC261286495 - (TX) LAREDO DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$850.001417295528 - ATLANTA GENERAL AND BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC460797514 - (GA) ATLANTA GENERAL AND BARIATRICGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1049.001992250922 - MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLC474339341 - (FL) MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$500.001376556514 - EYE CARE SPECIALISTS PS, THE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER911895676 - (WA) EYECARE SPECIALIST, PSWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$273.001598093007 - TARBORO ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC271345858 - (NC) TARBORO ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$670.001518272087 - SIPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER300638923 - (ID) SIPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$569.001811950298 - SOUTH HILL AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PS911546856 - (WA) SOUTH HILL AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PSWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1198.001962423574 - FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LP, FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER470927394 - (CA) FULLERTON SURGICAL CENTER LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1049.001699777540 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE731538769 - (AZ) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1049.001245263292 - CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, CHATTANOOGA PAIN SURGERY CENTER320121593 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENTTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1028.001942264619 - METROPOLITAN MEDICAL PARTNERS LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF CHEVY CHASE522303928 - (MD) METROPOLITAN MEDICAL PARTNERS LLMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$750.001174502561 - YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC PC460363830 - (SD) YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC, P.C.SDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$700.001952794109 - SAN JOSE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER,LP, SILICON VALLEY INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY CENTER464577217CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
48510$1680.001275067068 - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER, INC, UMHCSC ASC EPISODIC BUNDLE465444821 - (MN) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 48510 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 48510 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 48510 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
48020-CPTHighRemove Pancreatic Calculus
48105-CPTHighResection Or Debridement Of Pancreas And Peripancreatic Tissue For Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
48140-CPTHighPancreatectomy Distal Subtotal
48510-CPTHighExternal Drainage, Pseudocyst Of Pancrea

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 48510. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 48510 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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