CPT 49491 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $784.08 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49491 by major payers:
$1,033.87
$1,045.53
$1,140.64
$1,294.44
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49491 | $3570.00 | 1295163715 - BLUFFTON OKATIE SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 364730753 | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $2847.00 | 1609815075 - ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE, LLC | 202961633 - (GA) ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $1571.00 | 1447254172 - SURGICENTER OF BALTIMORE LLC, SURGICENTER OF BALTIMORE | 521658841 - (MD) SURGICENTER OF BALTIMORE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $2847.00 | 1437250248 - GEORGIA SURGICAL CENTER ON PEACHTREE, LLC | 582394271 - (GA) GEORGIA SURGICAL CENTER ON PEACHTREE LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $1099.00 | 1700881539 - ARTURO BETANCOURT, M.D., P.A., BALTIMORE WASHINGTON EYE CENTER | 522032553 - (MD) ARTURO BETANCOURT, MD, PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $2492.00 | 1598419509 - UOI EAST BAY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 873506992 | RI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $565.00 | 1023055001 - ZION AMBULATORY CENTER LLC | 203243084 - (MD) ZION AMBULATORY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $2323.00 | 1346508520 - FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 270870899 - (NJ) FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $3570.00 | 1124261771 - KHS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SELECT SURGICAL CENTER AT KENNEDY | 260715364 - (NJ) KHS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $2214.00 | 1396782553 - SSM ST. JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL PARK | 431822767 - (MO) SSM ST JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $6342.00 | 1881124550 - TEXAS HEALTH SPINE SURGERY CENTER ALLEN, LLC | 300957868 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SPINE SURGERY CENTER ALLEN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $4521.00 | 1831360247 - SURGICAL CENTER AT COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLC | 261150611 - (MO) SURGICAL CENTER AT COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $3456.00 | 1417077090 - BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 593535262 - (FL) BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $1410.00 | 1528000817 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD, SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER | 860423068 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49491 | $1317.00 | 1164597761 - OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | 721098835 - (LA) OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | LA | 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 49491 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49491 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 49491 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49491-CPT | High | Repair, Initial Inguinal Hernia, Preterm Infant (Younger Than 37 Weeks Gestation At Birth), Performed From Birth Up To 50 Weeks Postconception Age, With Or Without Hydrocelectomy; Reducible |
| 49492-CPT | High | Repair, Initial Inguinal Hernia, Preterm Infant (Younger Than 37 Weeks Gestation At Birth), Performed From Birth Up To 50 Weeks Postconception Age, With Or Without Hydrocelectomy; Incarcerated Or Strangulated |
| 49495-CPT | Moderate | Repair, Initial Inguinal Hernia, Full Term Infant Younger Than Age 6 Months, Or Preterm Infant Older Than 50 Weeks Postconception Age And Younger Than Age 6 Months At The Time Of Surgery, With Or Without Hydrocelectomy; Reducible |
| 49496-CPT | Moderate | Repair, Initial Inguinal Hernia, Full Term Infant Younger Than Age 6 Months, Or Preterm Infant Older Than 50 Weeks Postconception Age And Younger Than Age 6 Months At The Time Of Surgery, With Or Without Hydrocelectomy; Incarcerated Or Strangulated |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 49491. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 49491 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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