CPT 49496 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 49496 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49496 by major payers:
$800.56
$808.36
$868.94
$1,001.93
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49496 | $5843.00 | 1619974219 - ST. JOSEPH'S SURGERY CENTER LP | 201019390 - (CA) ST JOSEPHS SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $4140.00 | 1962681130 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT PLANO, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - PLANO | 260308454 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1573.00 | 1235240813 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200145190 - (MS) NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $956.00 | 1457502239 - APOLLO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261387775 - (FL) APOLLO SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $907.00 | 1376789248 - PIONEER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262749514 - (NC) PIONEER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3214.00 | 1033177373 - SURGICARE OF LA VETA LTD, LAVETA SURGERY CENTER | 752507129 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3201.00 | 1457370447 - ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200446252 - (CT) ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $2280.00 | 1457448912 - GLADIOLUS SURGERY CENTER , LLC | 651025514 - (FL) GLADIOLUS SURGERY CENTER L L C | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $2210.00 | 1063495257 - DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLC, MELBOURNE SAME DAY SURGERY | 593490279 - (FL) DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $2202.00 | 1184106049 - SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE, LLC | 823078615 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1700.00 | 1306435904 - ORTHOPAEDIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LLC, ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER | 851890498 - (FL) ORTHOPAEDIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1410.00 | 1861089666 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, BDPEC ASC TUCSON 5TH ST | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1260.00 | 1982284485 - FLORIDA ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HERNANDO ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER | 593622500 - (FL) FLORIDA ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $2855.00 | 1962938332 - BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901164193 - (AZ) BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1224.00 | 1265488563 - SYRACUSE ASC, LLC, SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY | 161549512 - (NY) SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY | NY | 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 49496 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49496 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 49496 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 49496. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 49496 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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