CPT 48551 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 48551 by major payers:
$436.50
$314.32
$509.34
$454.68
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 48551 | $1049.00 | 1659625101 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF GRAND JUNCTION LLC | 461251610 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $380.00 | 1841298437 - WEST PALM OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LTD, NORTHPOINT SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 650592518 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $995.00 | 1548322829 - GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICAL CENTER | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $840.00 | 1437112455 - SPACE COAST SURGICAL CENTER LTD, MERRITT ISLAND SURGERY CENTER | 752516426 - (FL) SPACE COAST SURGICAL CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $510.00 | 1346662186 - NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC, NSCOA PORT ST. LUCIE | 264278807 - (FL) NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $6659.00 | 1194997965 - INDIANAPOLIS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLP | 352010874 - (IN) INDIANAPOLIS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLP | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $825.00 | 1992706840 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF BURLEY, LLC | 820502971 - (ID) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF BURLEY LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $941.00 | 1912678947 - ECCS ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC | 352656413 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $550.00 | 1376194431 - ASCENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 823347568 - (TX) ASCENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $350.00 | 1225221435 - GALLERIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 731713874 - (MD) GALLERIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $1348.00 | 1881717627 - SHAH ASSOCIATES MD PA, TRI-COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 462691028 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $2705.00 | 1568979805 - ST DAVIDS AUSTIN AREA ASC LLC, ST . DAVID'S AUSTIN SURGERY CENTER | 611760247 - (TX) ST DAVIDS AUSTIN AREA ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $575.00 | 1023151974 - DEL MAR SURGERY CENTER | 330869192 - (CA) DEL MAR SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $1146.00 | 1457725392 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF QUEENS INC | 262427823 - (NY) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF QUEENS INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 48551 | $415.00 | 1023399318 - CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC | 452898656 | RI | 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 48551 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 48551 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 48551 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48550-CPT | High | Donor Pancreatectomy With Preparation And Maintenance Of Allograft From Cadaver Donor With Or Without Duodenal Segment For Transplantation |
| 48551-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Donor Pancreas Allograft Prior To Transplantation Including Dissection Of Allograft From Surrounding Soft Tissues Splenectomy Duodenotomy Ligatiin Of Bile Duct Ligation Of Mesenteric Vessels And Y-Graft Arterial Anastomoses From Iliac Artery To Superior Mesenteric Artery And To Splenic Artery |
| 48552-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Reconstruction Of Cadaver Donor Pancreas Allograft Prior To Transplantation, Venous Anastomosis, Each |
| 48554-CPT | High | Transplantation Of Pancreatic Allograft |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 48551. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 48551 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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