HCPCS C7549 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 | • Outpatient PPS • Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7549 by major payers:
$51.74
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$5,588.61
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| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C7549 | $523.00 | 1306281563 - VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS, LLC, VIVERE AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER | 300726133 - (LA) VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $363.00 | 1134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | 720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7549 | $3738.00 | 1396761805 - OCHSNER BAYOU LLC, OCHSNER ST. ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 204670876 - (LA) OCHSNER BAYOU, LLC | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C7549 | $1643.00 | 1689676835 - NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT, NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726013916 - (LA) NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7549 | $3939.00 | 1962537407 - BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | 721025017 - (LA) BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7549 | $1148.00 | 1861087991 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C. | 270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7549 | $614.00 | 1497090740 - OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER | 461379031 - (LA) OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTE | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $465.00 | 1255911970 - PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | 842367400 - (LA) PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $398.00 | 1821279720 - NEW ORLEANS LA UPTOWN WEST BANK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CENTER | 205904604 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $5729.00 | 1528069218 - NORTHSHORE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DBA THE SURGERY SUITE, THE SURGERY SUITE | 720502505 - (LA) OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $748.00 | 1639377294 - BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720697593 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C7549 | $1216.00 | 1043218365 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM | 726008504 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST MARY | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C7549 | $582.00 | 1831193499 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2 OF PARISH OF BEAUREGARD STATE OF LA, BEAUREGARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 720491106 - WEST LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICES INC | LA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C7549 | $339.00 | 1720262405 - BATON ROUGE LA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, LOUISIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 261168310 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C7549 | $357.00 | 1659363844 - LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANA | 721288671 - (LA) LASER SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANA | LA | 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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HCPCS C7549 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes
The HCPCS C7549 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures. 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 HCPCS C7549 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C7548-HCPCS | Moderate | Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation |
| C7549-HCPCS | Low | Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation |
| C7550-HCPCS | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(ies) with adjuctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7549. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C7549 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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