HCPCS E0161 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 | • Durable Medical Equipment • Sitz Bath/Equipment |
| Common Place of Service | |
| Common Modifiers | |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS E0161 by major payers:
$23.13
$17.93
$17.03
$36.42
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | E0161 | $2.86 | 1770684284 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586010602 - (GA) THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E0161 | $15.47 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | E0161 | $2.39 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | E0161 | $20.97 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | E0161 | $15.73 | 1740272095 - DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 580625140 - (GA) DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | E0161 | $15.72 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | E0161 | $10.44 | 1881144889 - NGMC BARROW LLC, NGMC BARROW | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E0161 | $13.93 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 208418894 - (GA) PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E0161 | $4.80 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 881014763 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | E0161 | $26.22 | 1528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E0161 | $13.93 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 901116753 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E0161 | $17.04 | 1720095805 - DONALSONVILLE HOSPITAL INC | 580973772 - (GA) DONALSONVILLE HOSPITAL INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | E0161 | $15.81 | 1326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 586025016 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E0161 | $12.77 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E0161 | $4.88 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 E0161 vs. Other Sitz Bath/Equipment Codes
The HCPCS E0161 code is part of the Durable Medical Equipment services used for Sitz Bath/Equipment. 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 E0161 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS E0161. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the E0161 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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