CPT 49616 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 49616 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 49616 by major payers:
$1,102.92
$1,225.36
$1,146.01
$1,460.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 49616 | $3000.00 | 1023151974 - DEL MAR SURGERY CENTER | 330869192 - (CA) DEL MAR SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $944.00 | 1023015989 - TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC | 860966257 - (AZ) TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $6010.00 | 1487246229 - PRESBYTERIAN RUST MEDICAL CENTER ASC LLC, NEW MEXICO SURGERY CENTER-MULTI SPECIALTY | 861495452 | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $3945.00 | 1821141284 - CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205557171 - (IL) CENTER FOR HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $1020.00 | 1841226552 - NAPLES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 20657002 - (FL) NAPLES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $3396.00 | 1073663480 - DOCTORS CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, THE DOCTORS CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $6492.00 | 1548217128 - GULFSHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 650615196 - (FL) GULFSHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $3251.00 | 1225517279 - ORLANDO OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 821372628 - (FL) ORLANDO OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $1523.00 | 1306924170 - DELMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 621717312 - (MD) DELMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $7797.00 | 1629703236 - NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER, LLC, NORTH CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER | 851383722 - (TX) NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $1100.00 | 1780958207 - LANCASTER SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 320361416 - (OH) LANCASTER SURGERY CENTER INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $1829.00 | 1114996774 - REDBIRD SQUARE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER AT REDBIRD SQUARE | 752816071 - (TX) REDBIRD SQUARE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $2500.00 | 1396454963 - ST LUKES SURGICAL CENTER INC, ST. LUKE'S SURGICAL AT WESLEY CHAPEL | 592407224 - (FL) ST LUKES SURGICAL CENTER INC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $7797.00 | 1275886319 - SURGERY CENTER OF BAY AREA HOUSTON, LLC | 320383244 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 49616 | $1339.00 | 1528039567 - PREMIER PROFESSIONAL SURGERY CENTER PC, PARKEYE SURGI CENTER | 381894684 - (MI) PARK EYE & SURGI CENTER | MI | 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 49616 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 49616 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 49616 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49613-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Recurrent, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); Less Than 3 Cm, Reducible |
| 49614-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Recurrent, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); Less Than 3 Cm, Incarcerated Or Strangulated |
| 49615-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Recurrent, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); 3 Cm To 10 Cm, Reducible |
| 49616-CPT | High | Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia(S) (Ie, Epigastric, Incisional, Ventral, Umbilical, Spigelian), Any Approach (Ie, Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic), Recurrent, Including Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis When Performed, Total Length Of Defect(S); 3 Cm To 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 49616. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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