| Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy), child under 12
CPT 42830
Primary removal of adenoids (younger than 12 years) |
$3,400.00 |
$4,250.00 |
$2,975.00–$9,052.50 |
51% above |
20% |
| Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction or repair of the knee
CPT 29888
Repair of anterior cruciate ligament of knee using an endoscope |
$12,681.74 |
$15,852.18 |
$6,672.04–$33,765.14 |
73% above |
20% |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the shoulder
CPT 29827
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope |
$12,681.74 |
$15,852.18 |
$6,672.04–$33,765.14 |
133% above |
20% |
| Balloon dilation of the maxillary sinus opening, one side
CPT 31295
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope |
$9,144.64 |
$11,430.80 |
$6,489.29–$24,347.60 |
17% above |
20% |
| Breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion
CPT 19081
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using X-ray with needle, first growth |
$3,095.40 |
$3,869.25 |
$1,518.63–$8,241.50 |
43% above |
20% |
| Bunion correction with a bone cut near the head of the first metatarsal
CPT 28296
Correction of bunion with alignment correction of midfoot bone toward toe area |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
46% above |
20% |
| Bunion correction with removal of part of the big toe joint
CPT 28292
Correction of bunion |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
46% above |
20% |
| Carpal tunnel release, open surgery
CPT 64721
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve |
$3,859.66 |
$4,824.57 |
$1,795.52–$10,276.33 |
18% below |
20% |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant
CPT 66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens |
$4,574.15 |
$5,717.69 |
$2,122.03–$12,178.68 |
— |
20% |
| Cervical biopsy
CPT 57500
Biopsy of cervix or removal of growth |
$3,545.52 |
$4,431.90 |
$846.90–$9,439.95 |
116% above |
20% |
| Circumcision by surgical excision, older than 28 days (children and adults)
CPT 54161
Removal of foreskin (older than 28 days) |
$3,944.58 |
$4,930.72 |
$1,922.09–$10,502.43 |
124% above |
20% |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare |
$2,281.31 |
$2,851.64 |
$1,100.30–$6,073.99 |
21% below |
20% |
| Colonoscopy with tissue sample
CPT 45380
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope |
$2,281.31 |
$2,851.64 |
$1,100.30–$6,073.99 |
29% above |
20% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic
CPT 45378
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope |
$1,746.02 |
$2,182.53 |
$855.09–$4,648.79 |
10% below |
20% |
| Colposcopy with LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision)
CPT 57460
Biopsy of cervix using an endoscope with loop electrode |
$6,220.40 |
$7,775.50 |
$2,976.52–$16,561.82 |
1% above |
20% |
| Colposcopy with cervical biopsy and scraping of the cervical canal
CPT 57454
Biopsy and scraping of cervix using an endoscope |
$3,545.52 |
$4,431.90 |
$280.20–$9,439.95 |
375% above |
20% |
| Complex cataract surgery with lens implant
CPT 66982
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens |
$4,574.15 |
$5,717.69 |
$2,122.03–$12,178.68 |
— |
20% |
| Cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement
CPT 52332
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope |
$6,767.94 |
$8,459.93 |
$3,241.20–$18,019.65 |
56% above |
20% |
| Cystoscopy, diagnostic look inside the bladder and urethra
CPT 52000
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope |
$1,264.49 |
$1,580.61 |
$641.16–$3,366.70 |
17% below |
20% |
| D&C (dilation and curettage), not related to pregnancy
CPT 58120
Dilation and scraping of uterus |
$5,771.06 |
$7,213.82 |
$2,976.52–$15,365.44 |
14% below |
20% |
| Destruction of a precancerous skin lesion (actinic keratosis), first lesion
CPT 17000
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth |
$395.01 |
$493.76 |
$184.48–$419.70 |
20% above |
20% |
| Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) under general anesthesia, one ear
CPT 69436
Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia |
$2,976.14 |
$3,720.17 |
$1,426.67–$7,923.96 |
20% below |
20% |
| Earwax removal with instruments, one ear
CPT 69210
Removal of impacted ear wax |
$122.40 |
$153.00 |
$54.24–$130.05 |
33% below |
20% |
| Endometrial biopsy (uterine lining sample) without dilating the cervix
CPT 58100
Biopsy of lining of uterus |
$2,800.00 |
$3,500.00 |
$185.90–$7,455.00 |
521% above |
20% |
| Endoscopic sinus surgery: full ethmoid sinus opening
CPT 31255
Removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope |
$9,144.64 |
$11,430.80 |
$6,489.29–$24,347.60 |
— |
20% |
| Endoscopic sinus surgery: opening the frontal sinus
CPT 31276
Exploration of nasal sinus using an endoscope |
$9,144.64 |
$11,430.80 |
$6,489.29–$24,347.60 |
— |
20% |
| Endoscopic sinus surgery: opening the maxillary (cheek) sinus
CPT 31256
Incision of nasal sinus using an endoscope |
$6,815.64 |
$8,519.55 |
$3,428.19–$18,146.64 |
23% below |
20% |
| Endoscopic sinus surgery: opening the maxillary sinus with removal of tissue
CPT 31267
Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope |
$9,144.64 |
$11,430.80 |
$6,489.29–$24,347.60 |
— |
20% |
| First repair of a front abdominal hernia (such as umbilical) 3 to 10 cm
CPT 49593
Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length |
$7,792.24 |
$9,740.30 |
$5,952.64–$20,746.84 |
— |
20% |
| First repair of a front abdominal hernia larger than 10 cm
CPT 49595
Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, more than 10 cm in length |
$7,792.24 |
$9,740.30 |
$5,952.64–$20,746.84 |
— |
20% |
| First repair of a small front abdominal hernia (e.g. umbilical), under 3 cm
CPT 49591
Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, less than 3 cm in length |
$7,792.24 |
$9,740.30 |
$3,292.16–$20,746.84 |
— |
20% |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic (lower colon only)
CPT 45330
Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope |
$1,746.02 |
$2,182.53 |
$855.09–$4,648.79 |
53% above |
20% |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic
CPT 47562
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
89% above |
20% |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic, with X-ray of the bile ducts during surgery
CPT 47563
Removal of gallbladder with X-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
89% above |
20% |
| Hammertoe correction surgery
CPT 28285
Correction of toe joint deformity |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
46% above |
20% |
| Hemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation)
CPT 46221
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding |
$1,746.03 |
$2,182.54 |
$855.09–$4,648.81 |
48% above |
20% |
| Hemorrhoidectomy (internal and external), one area
CPT 46255
Removal of single external and internal hemorrhoid group |
$5,375.46 |
$6,719.32 |
$2,552.20–$14,312.15 |
14% below |
20% |
| Hysterectomy through an abdominal incision (total)
CPT 58150
Removal of uterus and cervix through abdomen |
$12,017.24 |
$15,021.55 |
$771.83–$12,768.32 |
155% above |
20% |
| Hysteroscopy with endometrial ablation
CPT 58563
Exam of uterus with destruction of lining of uterus using an endoscope |
$9,700.98 |
$12,126.23 |
$4,599.72–$25,828.87 |
45% above |
20% |
| Hysteroscopy with uterine lining sampling and/or polyp removal
CPT 58558
Biopsy of lining of uterus and/or removal of polyp using an endoscope |
$5,771.06 |
$7,213.82 |
$2,976.52–$15,365.44 |
58% above |
20% |
| IUD insertion (the device itself billed separately)
CPT 58300
Insertion of IUD for pregnancy prevention |
$619.26 |
$774.07 |
$410.26–$657.96 |
63% above |
20% |
| Incision and drainage of a simple or single skin abscess
CPT 10060
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess |
$2,176.00 |
$2,720.00 |
$184.48–$5,793.60 |
377% above |
20% |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older
CPT 49505
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) |
$7,792.25 |
$9,740.31 |
$3,292.16–$20,746.86 |
157% above |
20% |
| Injection into a tendon sheath or ligament (for example trigger finger)
CPT 20550
Injection into tendon or ligament |
$574.58 |
$718.22 |
$282.24–$1,529.81 |
7% above |
20% |
| Insertion of a drug-delivery implant, such as the arm birth control implant
CPT 11981
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue |
$237.34 |
$296.67 |
$122.34–$252.17 |
23% below |
20% |
| Joint injection or drainage, small joint (fingers, toes)
CPT 20600
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint |
$574.57 |
$718.21 |
$282.24–$1,529.79 |
17% above |
20% |
| Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair (one side of the knee)
CPT 29882
Repair of inside or outside knee joint cartilage using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
70% above |
20% |
| Knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim
CPT 29881
Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
37% above |
20% |
| Knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts
CPT 29880
Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
32% above |
20% |
| Knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty)
CPT 29877
Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
129% above |
20% |
| Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, standard limb length
CPT 43644
Bypass of stomach using an endoscope |
$18,582.81 |
$23,228.51 |
$1,303.95–$19,744.23 |
— |
20% |
| Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal through small cuts)
CPT 44970
Removal of appendix using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
12% below |
20% |
| Laparoscopic fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
CPT 43280
Strengthening of muscle between esophagus and stomach by wrapping part of stomach around esophagus using an endoscope |
$17,196.85 |
$21,496.06 |
$9,774.09–$45,786.61 |
24% below |
20% |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy (uterus 250 g or less)
CPT 58570
Removal of uterus through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less |
$16,547.48 |
$20,684.35 |
$9,774.09–$44,057.67 |
— |
20% |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy, uterus 250 g or less, with tubes and/or ovaries
CPT 58571
Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less |
$16,547.48 |
$20,684.35 |
$9,774.09–$44,057.67 |
— |
20% |
| Laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, first repair on that side
CPT 49650
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
258% above |
20% |
| Laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, recurrent hernia
CPT 49651
Repair of recurrent groin hernia using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
— |
20% |
| Laparoscopic removal of fallopian tubes and/or ovaries
CPT 58661
Removal of ovaries and/or tubes using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
— |
20% |
| Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss
CPT 43775
Partial removal of stomach for weight loss using an endoscope |
$17,114.25 |
$21,392.81 |
$795.03–$18,183.89 |
— |
20% |
| Layered stitches for a cut up to 2.5 cm, intermediate repair, scalp, body, arms or legs
CPT 12031
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less |
$760.85 |
$951.06 |
$373.79–$2,025.76 |
5% above |
20% |
| Lumpectomy (partial mastectomy)
CPT 19301
Partial removal of breast |
$6,947.02 |
$8,683.78 |
$3,600.22–$18,496.45 |
— |
20% |
| Mastectomy (total removal of the breast)
CPT 19303
Simple complete removal of breast |
$12,174.66 |
$15,218.33 |
$6,105.59–$32,415.04 |
— |
20% |
| Miscarriage treatment with D&C, first trimester
CPT 59820
Treatment of miscarriage during first trimester |
$5,771.06 |
$7,213.82 |
$2,976.52–$15,365.44 |
58% above |
20% |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), body, arms or legs, up to 0.5 cm
CPT 11400
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less |
$1,368.33 |
$1,710.41 |
$651.12–$3,643.17 |
68% above |
20% |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), face, ears, eyelids, nose or lips, up to 0.5 cm
CPT 11440
Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less |
$1,368.34 |
$1,710.42 |
$651.12–$3,643.19 |
48% above |
20% |
| Partial knee replacement (one compartment)
CPT 27446
Replacement of knee joint on side of knee |
$20,788.80 |
$25,986.00 |
$11,805.12–$55,350.18 |
58% above |
20% |
| Permanent removal of a nail and nail root (partial or complete)
CPT 11750
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail |
$760.85 |
$951.06 |
$373.79–$2,025.76 |
10% below |
20% |
| Prostate removal (prostatectomy), laparoscopic
CPT 55866
Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope |
$22,904.68 |
$28,630.85 |
$9,774.09–$60,983.71 |
— |
20% |
| Removal of a breast lump, open surgery
CPT 19120
Removal of growth and tissue of breast, duct, or nipple |
$6,947.02 |
$8,683.78 |
$3,600.22–$18,496.45 |
58% above |
20% |
| Removal of a foreign object under the skin, simple
CPT 10120
Removal of foreign body from tissue, accessed beneath the skin, simple |
$3,095.40 |
$3,869.25 |
$373.79–$8,241.50 |
390% above |
20% |
| Removal of one lobe of the thyroid (lobectomy)
CPT 60220
Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
— |
20% |
| Screening colonoscopy for a person at average risk (Medicare code)
HCPCS G0121
COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING; COLONOSCOPY ON INDIVIDUAL NOT MEETING CRITERIA FOR HIGH RISK |
$1,505.16 |
$1,881.45 |
$855.09–$4,007.49 |
24% above |
20% |
| Screening colonoscopy, high risk of colorectal cancer (Medicare code)
HCPCS G0105
COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING; COLONOSCOPY ON INDIVIDUAL AT HIGH RISK |
$1,505.16 |
$1,881.45 |
$855.09–$4,007.49 |
59% above |
20% |
| Septoplasty to straighten the nasal septum
CPT 30520
Reshaping of nasal cartilage |
$6,020.06 |
$7,525.07 |
$3,048.54–$16,028.40 |
21% below |
20% |
| Shoulder arthroscopy with removal of the end of the collarbone (distal clavicle)
CPT 29824
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$3,008.58–$16,579.07 |
56% above |
20% |
| Shoulder arthroscopy: shaving of the shoulder bone (add-on to another shoulder surgery)
CPT 29826
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope |
$6,226.88 |
$7,783.60 |
$121.29–$6,616.06 |
183% above |
20% |
| Simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs
CPT 12001
Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less |
$395.01 |
$493.76 |
$184.48–$419.70 |
14% below |
20% |
| Skin biopsy, punch, one lesion
CPT 11104
Punch biopsy, first skin growth |
$733.18 |
$916.48 |
$373.79–$1,952.10 |
57% above |
20% |
| Skin cancer removal (excision), body, arms or legs, up to 0.5 cm
CPT 11600
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less |
$1,368.33 |
$1,710.41 |
$651.12–$3,643.17 |
48% above |
20% |
| Skin tag removal, up to 15 tags
CPT 11200
Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags |
$395.01 |
$493.76 |
$184.48–$419.70 |
at median |
20% |
| Tangential (shave-style) skin biopsy, one lesion
CPT 11102
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth |
$397.28 |
$496.60 |
$347.62–$1,057.76 |
at median |
20% |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal, age 12 or older
CPT 42821
Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands (12 years or older) |
$3,400.00 |
$4,250.00 |
$2,975.00–$9,052.50 |
— |
20% |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12
CPT 42820
Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands (younger than 12 years) |
$3,400.00 |
$4,250.00 |
$2,975.00–$9,052.50 |
at median |
20% |
| Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, age 12 or older
CPT 42826
Removal of tonsils (12 years or older) |
$3,400.00 |
$4,250.00 |
$2,975.00–$9,052.50 |
51% above |
20% |
| Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12
CPT 42825
Removal of tonsils (younger than 12 years) |
$3,400.00 |
$4,250.00 |
$2,975.00–$9,052.50 |
at median |
20% |
| Total knee replacement
CPT 27447
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee |
$20,788.80 |
$25,986.00 |
$11,805.12–$55,350.18 |
69% above |
20% |
| Total shoulder replacement
CPT 23472
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder |
$24,858.80 |
$31,073.50 |
$16,122.24–$66,186.56 |
122% above |
20% |
| Total thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)
CPT 60240
Removal of thyroid |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
— |
20% |
| Trigger finger release surgery
CPT 26055
Incision of tendon covering of finger |
$3,063.17 |
$3,828.96 |
$1,478.54–$8,155.68 |
22% below |
20% |
| Tubal ligation, laparoscopic (tubes sealed by cautery)
CPT 58670
Destruction of fallopian tubes using an endoscope |
$11,132.97 |
$13,916.21 |
$5,558.82–$29,641.53 |
156% above |
20% |
| Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion
CPT 19083
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth |
$3,095.40 |
$3,869.25 |
$1,518.63–$8,241.50 |
18% below |
20% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus
CPT 43249
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm |
$2,405.02 |
$3,006.28 |
$1,764.42–$6,403.38 |
5% below |
20% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy
CPT 43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope |
$1,781.12 |
$2,226.40 |
$833.97–$4,742.23 |
27% above |
20% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare
CPT 43251
Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare |
$2,405.02 |
$3,006.28 |
$1,764.42–$6,403.38 |
68% above |
20% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire
CPT 43248
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope |
$1,781.12 |
$2,226.40 |
$833.97–$4,742.23 |
at median |
20% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic
CPT 43235
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope |
$1,781.12 |
$2,226.40 |
$833.97–$4,742.23 |
49% above |
20% |
| Ureteroscopy with laser stone breaking (lithotripsy)
CPT 52353
Crushing of stone of ureter using an endoscope |
$9,710.58 |
$12,138.23 |
$4,930.14–$25,854.43 |
371% above |
20% |
| Ureteroscopy with laser stone breaking and stent placement
CPT 52356
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope |
$9,710.58 |
$12,138.22 |
$4,930.14–$25,854.41 |
487% above |
20% |
| Vasectomy, one or both sides, including follow-up semen testing
CPT 55250
Removal of sperm duct |
$3,944.58 |
$4,930.72 |
$1,922.09–$10,502.43 |
44% above |
20% |
| Wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm
CPT 11042
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less |
$2,176.00 |
$2,720.00 |
$373.79–$5,793.60 |
141% above |
20% |
| Wrist fracture surgery (plate and screws), distal radius
CPT 25607
Treatment of broken forearm bone on thumb side of wrist, above wrist, with placement of stabilizing device |
$11,788.58 |
$14,735.73 |
$6,672.04–$31,387.10 |
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20% |