CPT 49255 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 49255 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49255 by major payers:
$976.30
$1,045.16
$1,089.39
$1,296.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49255 | $1050.00 | 1295766202 - MCGEE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 621600425 - (OK) MCGEE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $965.00 | 1982793709 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FAIRFIELD PC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF FAIRFIELD | 60867113 - (CT) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FAIRFIELD, P.C. | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $897.00 | 1689679680 - TOSC, LLC, OSC-HMHP, LLC | 10724836 - (OH) THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $775.00 | 1245201425 - ANDRE J GOLINO MD AND ASSOCIATES PA, PALM BEACH EYE CLINIC | 592348880 - (FL) ANDRE J GOLINO MD AND ASSOCIATES PA | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $1219.00 | 1477586576 - BUFFALO AMBULATORY SERVICES, INC, BUFFALO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 161348390 - (NY) BUFFALO AMBULATORY SERVICES, INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $2903.00 | 1144283292 - LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 943419282 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $2325.00 | 1225558497 - TRIHEALTH HOSPITAL, INC., TRIHEALTH SURGERY CENTER -- ANDERSON | 461393755 - (OH) TRIHEALTH HOSPITAL INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $2307.00 | 1356704027 - GLEN ECHO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 474049838 - (MD) GLEN ECHO SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $1207.00 | 1629145685 - IDAHO EYE CENTER PA, IDAHO EYE SURGICENTER | 820379995 - (ID) IDAHO EYE CENTER, P.A. | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $6874.00 | 1437746674 - SUMMIT ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SOSC | 844141051 - (CO) SUMMIT ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $846.00 | 1710151063 - HENDI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, PC | 262238944 - (MD) HENDI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $774.00 | 1164414447 - EAST VALLEY ENDOSCOPY LLC | 870667809 - (AZ) EAST VALLEY ENDOSCOPY, PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $2757.00 | 1710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $2353.00 | 1063947422 - SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SILVER CROSS SURGERY CENTER | 371852055 - (IL) SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49255 | $1776.00 | 1194344606 - TIDELANDS HEALTH ASC LLC, TIDELANDS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT THE MARKET COMMON | 611930163 - (SC) TIDELANDS HEALTH ASC LLC | SC | 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 49255 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49255 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 49255 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49000-CPT | Moderate | Laparotomy/Celiotomy Exploratory |
| 49255-CPT | Moderate | Omentectomy/Epiploectomy |
| 49320-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy, Abdomen, Peritoneum, And Omentum, Diagnostic, With Or Without Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing (Separate Procedure) |
| 49321-CPT | Moderate | Laparoscopy, Surgical, Abdomen; With Biopsy (Single Or Multiple) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 49255. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 49255 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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