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HCPCS C9781 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with implantation of subacromial spacer (e.g., balloon), includes debridement (e.g., limited or extensive), subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, and biceps tenodesis when performed
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Outpatient PPS

Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for HCPCS C9781 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,273.86

uhc

$N/A

aetna

$18,570.13

cigna

$N/A

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For billing codeHCPCS C9781
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United
C9781$2035.001942202221 - NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY, LLC721515370 - (LA) NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$13347.001861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITALDCChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
C9781$3250.001891772547 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLC, INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER262609309 - (LA) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$2650.001023542339 - BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLC814685509 - (LA) BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$1706.001891724936 - ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTER,LLC870741444 - (LA) ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTERLLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$3470.001306281563 - VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS, LLC, VIVERE AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER300726133 - (LA) VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$2860.001134590912 - SLENT INVESTMENTS, LLC, SLENT SURGERY CENTER472307119 - (LA) SLENT INVESTMENTS LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$12215.001295723229 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, INC720408970 - (LA) ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C9781$3199.001063649978 - IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLC, CHRISTUS IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER205109610 - (LA) IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$1606.001699429415 - ST LUKE'S SURGERY CENTER, LLC873243012 - A POSITIVE FOCUS COUNSELING LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$1956.001659356392 - LASER & CATARACT CENTER OF SHREVEPORT LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER721382751 - (LA) LASER CATARACT CENTER OF SHREVEPORT LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$1172.001548233794 - METAIRIE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER OF LOUISIANA621822003 - (LA) THE METAIRIE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC, LLC DBA AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$2056.001972770022 - OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER721098835 - (LA) OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C9781$12129.001861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITALDCChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
C9781$2035.001811512734 - SSL ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, AVALA SURGERY CENTER843735506 - (LA) SSL ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS C9781 vs. Other Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies Codes

The HCPCS C9781 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies. 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 C9781 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
C9780-HCPCSModerateInsertion of central venous catheter through central venous occlusion via inferior and superior approaches (e.g., inside-out technique), including imaging guidance
C9781-HCPCSHighArthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with implantation of subacromial spacer (e.g., balloon), includes debridement (e.g., limited or extensive), subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, and biceps tenodesis when performed
C9782-HCPCSModerateBlinded procedure for new york heart association (nyha) class ii or iii heart failure, or canadian cardiovascular society (ccs) class iii or iv chronic refractory angina; transcatheter intramyocardial transplantation of autologous bone marrow cells (e.g., mononuclear) or placebo control, autologous bone marrow harvesting and preparation for transplantation, left heart catheterization including ventriculography, all laboratory services, and all imaging with or without guidance (e.g., transthoracic echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy), performed in an approved investigational device exemption (ide) study

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C9781. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the C9781 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

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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