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CPT 49002 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.

Reopen Recent Laparotomy Incision
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 49002

National average reimbursement for CPT 49002 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,279.29

uhc

$1,352.13

aetna

$1,510.57

cigna

$1,665.47

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For billing codeCPT 49002
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United
49002$1049.001538773890 - ASC OF TRINITY, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT JOINT AND SPINE INSTITUTE833008593 - (FL) ASC OF TRINITYFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$973.001942231493 - TAYLOR STATION SURGICAL CENTER LTD311459910 - (OH) TAYLOR STATION SURGICAL CENTEROHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$505.001063427706 - PROHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC113447394 - (NY) PROHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$425.001932657335 - VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLC, EAST COAST SURGERY CENTER300950557 - (FL) VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$2040.001154805646 - ANNE ARUNDEL-SCA SURGICENTER, LLC, AAMC SURGERY CENTER - ANNAPOLIS824763728 - (MD) ANNE ARUNDELSCA SURGICENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$380.001578525853 - GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER OF HIALEAH, LLC650173048 - (FL) GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER OF HIALEAH LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$440.001518264332 - SANTA FE SURGERY CENTER LLC272869086 - (FL) SANTA FE SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$202.001043684129 - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICINE ASC, LLC, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SURGERY CENTER472525050 - (MD) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICINE ASC LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$705.001548710775 - LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC371833798 - (NE) LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLCNEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$482.001427020213 - TOLEDO ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, NORTHWEST OHIO ENDOSCOPY CENTER621734002 - (OH) TOLEDO ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$477.001043473390 - LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS INC A MEDICAL GROUP952858745 - (CA) LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$1141.001073039657 - UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS, INC., UOI-EAST BAY SURGERY CENTER873506992RIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$850.001124029384 - LGH-A/GOLF ASTC, LLC, GOLF SURGICAL CENTER363468942 - (IL) LGH-AGOLFASTCLLC.DBAGOLF SURGICAL CENTERILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$983.001548203888 - NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA202684773 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
49002$520.001740918887 - ORTHOMIDWEST SURGERY CENTER BELOIT, LLC881260648 - (WI) ORTHOMIDWEST SURGERY CENTER BELOIT LLCWIAmbulatory 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 49002 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 49002 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 49002 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
49000-CPTModerateLaparotomy/Celiotomy Exploratory
49002-CPTHighReopen Recent Laparotomy Incision
49010-CPTHighExplore,Retroperitoneal Area W/Wo Bx-Sep
49020-CPTHighDrain Absc/Local Inflam Peritoneal

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 49002. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 49002 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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