HCPCS C9781 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 | • Outpatient PPS • Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C9781 by major payers:

$1,273.86

$N/A

$18,570.13

$N/A
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C9781 | $2762.00 | 1073026639 - MID CITY SPECIALTY CENTER, LLC | 822996794 - (LA) MID CITY SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $1679.00 | 1285835561 - BIENVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC | 743227578 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C9781 | $2650.00 | 1023542339 - BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLC | 814685509 - (LA) BATON ROUGE VASCULAR ACCESS ASC LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $1956.00 | 1659356392 - LASER & CATARACT CENTER OF SHREVEPORT LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER | 721382751 - (LA) LASER CATARACT CENTER OF SHREVEPORT LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $22760.00 | 1811973100 - OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE | 720502505 - (LA) OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C9781 | $9178.00 | 1710097936 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER | 205432782 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C9781 | $9751.00 | 1295036770 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C. | 270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C9781 | $12711.00 | 1518924109 - TERREBONNE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | 720880258 - (LA) TERREBONNE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C9781 | $7082.00 | 1417950106 - CHRISTUS HEALTH NORTHERN LOUISIANA, CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM | 720408982 - (LA) CHRISTUS HEALTH NORTHERN LOUISIANA | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C9781 | $858.00 | 1144227935 - CONCORDIA PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, TRINITY MEDICAL | 720578642 - (LA) RIVERLAND MEDICAL CENTER | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C9781 | $3470.00 | 1306281563 - VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS, LLC, VIVERE AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER | 300726133 - (LA) VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $3850.00 | 1669586376 - JEFFERSON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 202349222 - (LA) JEFFERSON AMBULATORY SURGERY C | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $2056.00 | 1972770022 - OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | 721098835 - (LA) OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $6087.00 | 1053453134 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | 331035210 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C9781 | $3009.00 | 1427787142 - CAPITAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 861660213 - (LA) CAPITAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 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 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9780-HCPCS | Moderate | Insertion of central venous catheter through central venous occlusion via inferior and superior approaches (e.g., inside-out technique), including imaging guidance |
| C9781-HCPCS | High | 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 |
| C9782-HCPCS | Moderate | Blinded 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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