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 |
| CMS | $606.82 Physician Fee Schedule |
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 | $1000.00 | 1538581897 - SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA, LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA | 352491038 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3500.00 | 1295923670 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $2204.00 | 1568984375 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF ATLANTA ASC LLC, INSTITUTE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPIES SURGERY CENTER | 821954499 - (GA) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF ATLANTA ASC LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3985.00 | 1922234855 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA, LLC | 262852432 - (GA) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | 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 | $2227.00 | 1205869211 - ROANOKE SURGERY CENTER, LP | 61755240 - (VA) ROANOKE SURGERY CENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1632.00 | 1700363611 - APOLLO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 830828395 - (MO) APOLLO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1635.00 | 1093276859 - JACKSONVILLE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 833910772 - (FL) JACKSONVILLE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3570.00 | 1285215301 - LAKEWOOD RANCH SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 842624445 - (FL) LAKEWOOD RANCH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $1433.00 | 1396823381 - HEAD AND NECK SURGERY ASSOCIATES, PSC, CENTER FOR SURGICAL CARE | 610938951 - HEAD & NECK SURGERY ASSOC., PSC | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $588.00 | 1194999359 - JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA, JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA ASC | 521706931 - (MD) JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $4575.00 | 1457379158 - HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER | 364533553 - (NJ) HUDSON CROSSING SURGICAL CENTER | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $3623.00 | 1003813221 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 742894406 - (FL) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $864.00 | 1427051796 - SOUTH BEND IN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MICHIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 352011366 - (IN) SOUTH BEND IN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49496 | $4293.00 | 1902401748 - LANDMARK SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 851130696 - (IN) LANDMARK SURGICAL SUITES LLC | IN | 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.
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