CPT code 54231: Cavernosometry, dynamic hemodynamic study2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Queens, NY
Dynamic cavernosometry measures penile blood-flow and pressure response during a pharmacologically induced erection to evaluate suspected vascular causes of erectile dysfunction.
In Queens, NY, Medicare pays $170.41 for 54231 in the office and $118.29 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
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Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 54231 covers
Dynamic cavernosometry is an invasive physiologic study used mainly by urologists to assess penile blood flow and pressure in men with erectile dysfunction when a vascular cause, such as impaired venous occlusion, is suspected. After medication induces an erection, the clinician infuses fluid into the corpora cavernosa and records pressure and flow measurements. The study may be performed in a urology office or facility setting.
Report 54231 when the clinician performs and documents the dynamic pressure-and-flow assessment, rather than an injection or imaging study alone. The record should support the indication, pharmacologic response, measurements, and clinical interpretation. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this code. Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery, and co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Queens, NY compares for 54231
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 54231 runs from $134.46 in Arkansas to $185.18 in San Benito County, CA. Queens, NY pays $170.41. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Queens, NY · this page$170.41
- Manhattan, NY · New York$170.13−$0.28
- NYC suburbs and Long Island, NY · New York$174.39+$3.98
- Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NY · New York$160.76−$9.65
- Rest of New York · New York$142.78−$27.63
- Los Angeles, CA · California$162.46−$7.95
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$166.70−$3.71
Other areas in New York first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLFlorida | $164.78 | $118.88 |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $160.62 | $116.31 |
| AlaskaAlaska | $183.27 | $136.32 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $136.08 | $97.50 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $134.46 | $96.59 |
| ArizonaArizona | $145.47 | $102.74 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $154.08 | $105.76 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $153.38 | $105.06 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $172.63 | $114.52 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $161.18 | $109.06 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $156.06 | $107.73 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $159.57 | $108.30 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $158.94 | $107.84 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $161.67 | $108.94 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $181.17 | $119.00 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $180.88 | $118.72 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $185.18 | $121.60 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $184.02 | $120.44 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $156.53 | $106.31 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $162.43 | $108.86 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $159.26 | $107.86 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $163.99 | $109.85 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $172.22 | $114.11 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $153.34 | $105.02 |
| ColoradoColorado | $152.68 | $105.77 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $157.76 | $110.28 |
| DelawareDelaware | $147.57 | $104.01 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $156.68 | $112.02 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $149.91 | $107.76 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $152.03 | $107.24 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $142.56 | $103.24 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $155.61 | $105.48 |
| IowaIowa | $137.63 | $97.29 |
| IdahoIdaho | $138.64 | $98.07 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $151.50 | $110.94 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $147.22 | $106.96 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $157.88 | $112.60 |
| IndianaIndiana | $139.26 | $98.39 |
| KansasKansas | $137.71 | $97.85 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $140.03 | $100.83 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $145.73 | $104.24 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $140.09 | $101.07 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $165.16 | $112.52 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $152.27 | $105.84 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $157.42 | $110.12 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $149.84 | $105.22 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $139.88 | $99.32 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $145.22 | $101.53 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $152.10 | $109.55 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $143.59 | $103.34 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $145.24 | $99.87 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $144.25 | $102.85 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $145.43 | $103.45 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $138.52 | $100.51 |
| MississippiMississippi | $136.48 | $98.52 |
| MontanaMontana | $148.95 | $104.86 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $140.99 | $99.85 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $144.01 | $99.92 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $138.06 | $97.37 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $150.96 | $105.07 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $165.59 | $114.44 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $159.26 | $111.11 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $144.49 | $104.06 |
| NevadaNevada | $147.65 | $103.51 |
| OhioOhio | $142.58 | $102.33 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $139.17 | $99.80 |
| Portland, OROregon | $156.12 | $107.14 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $146.19 | $102.28 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $154.82 | $108.92 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $142.43 | $101.95 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $149.66 | $105.08 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $151.78 | $106.23 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $142.08 | $101.34 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $143.42 | $99.33 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $138.35 | $98.28 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $152.45 | $105.80 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $141.70 | $101.58 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $147.00 | $103.30 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $148.08 | $104.17 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $147.45 | $103.98 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $147.54 | $103.76 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $152.12 | $108.34 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $144.38 | $102.54 |
| UtahUtah | $143.67 | $102.22 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $145.25 | $101.91 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $149.66 | $105.08 |
| VermontVermont | $144.10 | $100.45 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $151.77 | $105.34 |
| King County, WAWashington | $167.60 | $113.50 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $140.08 | $97.84 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $142.85 | $104.54 |
| WyomingWyoming | $146.80 | $102.71 |
54231 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$134.46
$183.27
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $183.27 | 1 |
| AL | $136.08 | 1 |
| AR | $134.46 | 1 |
| AZ | $145.47 | 1 |
| CA | $153.34–$185.18 | 29 |
| CO | $152.68 | 1 |
| CT | $157.76 | 1 |
| DC | $166.70 | 1 |
| DE | $147.57 | 1 |
| FL | $149.91–$164.78 | 3 |
| GA | $142.56–$152.03 | 2 |
| GU | $155.61 | 1 |
| HI | $155.61 | 1 |
| IA | $137.63 | 1 |
| ID | $138.64 | 1 |
| IL | $147.22–$160.62 | 4 |
| IN | $139.26 | 1 |
| KS | $137.71 | 1 |
| KY | $140.03 | 1 |
| LA | $140.09–$145.73 | 2 |
| MA | $152.27–$165.16 | 2 |
| MD | $149.84–$166.70 | 3 |
| ME | $139.88–$145.22 | 2 |
| MI | $143.59–$152.10 | 2 |
| MN | $145.24 | 1 |
| MO | $138.52–$145.43 | 3 |
| MS | $136.48 | 1 |
| MT | $148.95 | 1 |
| NC | $140.99 | 1 |
| ND | $144.01 | 1 |
| NE | $138.06 | 1 |
| NH | $150.96 | 1 |
| NJ | $159.26–$165.59 | 2 |
| NM | $144.49 | 1 |
| NV | $147.65 | 1 |
| NY | $142.78–$174.39 | 5 |
| OH | $142.58 | 1 |
| OK | $139.17 | 1 |
| OR | $146.19–$156.12 | 2 |
| PA | $142.43–$154.82 | 2 |
| PR | $149.66 | 1 |
| RI | $151.78 | 1 |
| SC | $142.08 | 1 |
| SD | $143.42 | 1 |
| TN | $138.35 | 1 |
| TX | $141.70–$152.45 | 8 |
| UT | $143.67 | 1 |
| VA | $145.25–$166.70 | 2 |
| VI | $149.66 | 1 |
| VT | $144.10 | 1 |
| WA | $151.77–$167.60 | 2 |
| WI | $140.08 | 1 |
| WV | $142.85 | 1 |
| WY | $146.80 | 1 |
How the 54231 rate is calculated
Each of 54231’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 54231
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.99
1.99 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.22
2.22 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.25
0.25 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
4.4600
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$148.97
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Queens, NY inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
6,264
- Code
- 54231
- Physician work
- 1.99
- Practice expense
- 2.22
- Malpractice
- 0.25
GPCI2026.csv
81
- Locality
- Queens, NY
- Physician work
- 1.064
- Practice expense
- 1.182
- Malpractice
- 1.442
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.99 | × 1.064 | 2.1174 |
| Practice expense | 2.22 | × 1.182 | 2.6240 |
| Malpractice | 0.25 | × 1.442 | 0.3605 |
| Total RVUs | 5.1019 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Queens, NY$170.41
Office: (1.99 × 1.064 + 2.22 × 1.182 + 0.25 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $170.41
Facility: (1.99 × 1.064 + 0.9 × 1.182 + 0.25 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $118.29
Payment rules and modifiers for 54231
The CMS indicators that decide how 54231 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 54231
Cavernosometry, dynamic hemodynamic study
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
54231 without 51 · national office
$148.97
Cavernosometry, dynamic hemodynamic study
54231-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$74.49
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 54231 has changed in Queens, NY
54231 · Office / nonfacility
$170.41
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $8.38 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $162.03 to $170.41 (5.2%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$162.03changed to$170.41
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 2.04 changed to 1.99
- Practice expense RVU 2.08 changed to 2.22
- Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.25
- Work GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.064
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.182
- Malpractice GPCI 1.462 changed to 1.442
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$165.15changed to$162.03
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.04 changed to 2.08
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$162.45changed to$165.15
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$171.72changed to$162.45
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.97 changed to 2.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.24
- Work GPCI 1.061 changed to 1.065
- Practice expense GPCI 1.212 changed to 1.195
- Malpractice GPCI 2.061 changed to 1.462
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$177.39changed to$171.72
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.90 changed to 1.97
- Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.25
- Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.061
- Practice expense GPCI 1.228 changed to 1.212
- Malpractice GPCI 2.661 changed to 2.061
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$176.65changed to$177.39
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.87 changed to 1.90
- Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.24
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$176.73changed to$176.65
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.79 changed to 1.87
- Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23
- Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
- Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.228
- Malpractice GPCI 2.391 changed to 2.661
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$173.20changed to$176.73
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.81 changed to 1.79
- Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.24
- Work GPCI 1.052 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.200 changed to 1.214
- Malpractice GPCI 2.121 changed to 2.391
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$173.01changed to$173.20
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$170.14changed to$173.01
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.75 changed to 1.81
- Malpractice GPCI 2.151 changed to 2.121
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$169.07changed to$170.14
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 1.73 changed to 1.75
- Practice expense GPCI 1.199 changed to 1.200
- Malpractice GPCI 2.181 changed to 2.151
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$169.68changed to$169.07
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$168.83changed to$169.68
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$163.49changed to$168.83
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.72 changed to 1.73
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.23
- Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.052
- Practice expense GPCI 1.197 changed to 1.199
- Malpractice GPCI 1.836 changed to 2.181
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$158.26changed to$163.49
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.83 changed to 1.72
- Malpractice RVU 0.20 changed to 0.19
- Work GPCI 1.062 changed to 1.057
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.197
- Malpractice GPCI 1.491 changed to 1.836
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $158.26
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $170.41 | $118.29 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $170.41 | $118.29 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $170.41 | $118.29 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $170.41 | $118.29 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $162.03 | $128.01 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $162.03 | $128.01 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $162.03 | $128.01 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $162.03 | $128.01 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $165.15 | $130.54 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $165.15 | $130.54 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $165.15 | $130.54 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $165.15 | $130.54 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $162.45 | $128.41 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $171.72 | $136.40 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $171.72 | $136.40 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $171.72 | $136.40 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $171.72 | $136.40 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $177.39 | $142.55 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $177.39 | $142.55 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $177.39 | $142.55 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $177.39 | $142.55 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $176.65 | $142.80 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $176.65 | $142.80 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $176.65 | $142.80 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $176.65 | $142.80 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $176.73 | $144.75 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $176.73 | $144.75 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $176.73 | $144.75 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $176.73 | $144.75 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $173.20 | $142.06 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $173.20 | $142.06 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $173.20 | $142.06 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $173.20 | $142.06 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $173.01 | $142.77 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $173.01 | $142.77 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $173.01 | $142.77 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $173.01 | $142.77 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $170.14 | $142.15 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $170.14 | $142.15 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $170.14 | $142.15 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $170.14 | $142.15 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $169.07 | $140.73 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $169.07 | $140.73 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $169.07 | $140.73 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $169.07 | $140.73 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $169.68 | $141.67 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $169.68 | $141.67 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $168.83 | $140.97 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $168.83 | $140.97 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $163.49 | $135.62 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $163.49 | $135.62 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $163.49 | $135.62 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $163.49 | $135.62 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $158.26 | $129.80 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $158.26 | $129.80 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $158.26 | $129.80 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $158.26 | $129.80 | RVU13AR |
Where the Queens, NY rate applies
Queens, NY is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in New York. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- 54231 in New York · multiple payment areas
54231 billing questions
How is 54231 different from cavernosography?
54231 reports dynamic pressure and flow measurements during a pharmacologically induced erection. Cavernosography uses contrast imaging to show penile venous anatomy and may be performed with cavernosometry.
Does the pharmacologic injection alone support 54231?
No. The service involves a dynamic hemodynamic assessment, not simply injecting an agent into the corpora cavernosa.
What documentation supports reporting this code?
Document the clinical reason for the study, the pharmacologic response, the pressure and flow measurements, and the clinician’s interpretation of the findings.
Should modifier 50 be appended?
No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for this code’s descriptor and anatomy.
How does the multiple-procedure reduction affect payment?
When 54231 is performed with other procedures in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the other procedure or procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery for this code, and co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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