CPT 49600 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 • AG - Primary physician • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 49600 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49600 by major payers:
$921.63
$971.17
$1,013.14
$1,195.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49600 | $4339.00 | 1689664906 - PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTERS, LLC | 201711553 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2860.00 | 1912090432 - MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT LAFAYETTE CENTRE, LLC | 812557673 - (DC) MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT LAFAYETTE CENTRE LLC | DC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2200.00 | 1386795540 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT LONE TREE, LLC | 260139211 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $1891.00 | 1437274495 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | 203822864 - (CA) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2586.00 | 1881089076 - FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER OF PITTSBURG, LLC | 473537670 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $1989.00 | 1992702443 - THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 911665997 - (WA) THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $1423.00 | 1073675583 - ROCKVILLE ESC NORTH MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CENTRE OF MARYLAND | 208004241 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $4339.00 | 1356621239 - MIDLAND TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, AN AFFILIATE OF MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 453047741 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2153.00 | 1629008677 - OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC | 650973601 - (FL) OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CE | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2239.00 | 1629320742 - DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 460788218 - (CO) DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2307.00 | 1558564344 - SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTIS LLC | 260298828 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTIS LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $1563.00 | 1548710775 - LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 371833798 - (NE) LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $2538.00 | 1407836315 - SPINE CARE DELAWARE, LLC | 510393046 - (DE) SPINE CARE DELAWARE LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $5726.00 | 1063427557 - CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 134334643 - (CA) CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49600 | $809.00 | 1285065490 - MASON ESC, LLC, MASON EYE SURGERY CENTER | 462015301 - (NY) MASON ESC LLC | 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 49600 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49600 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 49600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49600-CPT | Moderate | Rep Omphalocele Small W Prim Close |
| 49605-CPT | High | Rep Omphalocele Large/Gastroschisis |
| 49606-CPT | High | Repair Of Large Omphalocele Or Gastroschisis; With Removal Of Prosthesis, Final Reduction And Closure, In Operating Room |
| 49610-CPT | Moderate | Rep Omphalocele Gross Type 1st Stg |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 49600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 49600 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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