CPT 49596 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 49596 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49596 by major payers:
$1,309.62
$1,459.27
$1,382.34
$1,737.05
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49596 | $4424.93 | 1497919195 - AAINA KOCHHAR | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 49596 | $5742.00 | 1821510579 - NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY | 820831203 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49596 | $1761.17 | 1952302051 - DAVID NUHFER | 800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 49596 | $2243.82 | 1568498855 - BARISH EDIL | 863284696 - OU HEALTH PARTNERS INC | CO | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 49596 | $3632.40 | 1275853137 - FARRAH RAJABI | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 49596 | $3104.06 | 1376905737 - KATIE EGAN | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (2086S0122X) |
United | 49596 | $4627.00 | 1588302707 - ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER- VADNAIS HEIGHTS LLC | 882406421 - (MN) ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER VADNAIS HEIGHTS LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49596 | $6492.00 | 1699284018 - ONYX & PEARL SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 821183739 - (OH) ONYX & PEARL SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49596 | $3700.00 | 1174059059 - JESSICA PARKER | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician (2080P0204X) |
United | 49596 | $1586.00 | 1295288769 - ALLAN NGUYEN | 990600893 - VISTA SURGICAL GROUP | CO | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 49596 | $3797.52 | 1245386879 - ELIZABETH KESSLER | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Medical Oncology Physician (207RX0202X) |
United | 49596 | $3027.01 | 1699852269 - IRENE SCHAUER | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (207RE0101X) |
United | 49596 | $3797.52 | 1669969937 - RYAN KEENAN | 742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED | CO | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 49596 | $1610.11 | 1003923301 - REBECCA WIEBE | 840744042 - (CO) COLORADO SURGICAL SERVICE P.C. | CO | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 49596 | $1596.06 | 1013005024 - WALTER VERNON | 841505645 - SURGONE, P.C. | CO | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
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 49596 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49596 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 49596 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49591-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Initial, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); Less Than 3 Cm, Reducible |
| 49592-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Initial, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); Less Than 3 Cm, Incarcerated Or Strangulated |
| 49593-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Initial, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); 3 Cm To 10 Cm, Reducible |
| 49596-CPT | High | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Initial, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); Greater Than 10 Cm, 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 49596. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 49596 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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