CPT code 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy, endoscopic nasopharynx exam2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Carolina
Reports endoscopic visualization of the nasopharynx, commonly used by an ENT clinician to evaluate obstruction, adenoid tissue, or a suspected lesion.
In South Carolina, Medicare pays $108.49 for 92511 in the office and $31.64 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 92511 covers
An ENT clinician typically passes a flexible or rigid endoscope through a nostril to examine the posterior nasal space and nasopharynx, including the area around the eustachian tube openings. Common reasons include persistent nasal obstruction, suspected adenoid enlargement, a visible or suspected nasopharyngeal lesion, or evaluation of unilateral middle-ear effusion. The service may be performed in an office or facility setting.
Report 92511 when the documented examination visualizes the nasopharynx; an examination limited to the nasal cavity or directed at the larynx represents a different service. The record should identify the indication, endoscopic approach, structures examined, and findings. CMS assigns a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this code. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documentation of medical necessity; 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 South Carolina compares for 92511
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92511 runs from $101.88 in Arkansas to $159.38 in San Benito County, CA. South Carolina pays $108.49. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Carolina · this page$108.49
- Los Angeles, CA · California$133.62+$25.13
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$134.00+$25.51
- Miami, FL · Florida$121.83+$13.34
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$118.24+$9.75
- Manhattan, NY · New York$133.31+$24.82
- Alaska · Alaska$131.32+$22.83
Other areas in South Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $103.46 | $30.69 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $101.88 | $30.44 |
| ArizonaArizona | $112.77 | $32.18 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $124.86 | $33.71 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $124.73 | $33.58 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $146.65 | $37.03 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $133.21 | $34.91 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $125.17 | $34.01 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $131.45 | $34.73 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $130.97 | $34.58 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $134.47 | $35.00 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $155.94 | $38.68 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $155.90 | $38.63 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $159.38 | $39.45 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $159.19 | $39.26 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $128.80 | $34.07 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $136.09 | $35.04 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $131.58 | $34.61 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $137.50 | $35.37 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $146.58 | $36.97 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $124.72 | $33.57 |
| ColoradoColorado | $121.92 | $33.42 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $123.88 | $34.31 |
| DelawareDelaware | $114.73 | $32.56 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $118.21 | $33.96 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $112.40 | $32.89 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $117.75 | $33.25 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $105.91 | $31.73 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $128.33 | $33.77 |
| IowaIowa | $107.03 | $30.93 |
| IdahoIdaho | $107.61 | $31.09 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $109.67 | $33.15 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $108.40 | $32.47 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $119.63 | $34.22 |
| IndianaIndiana | $108.29 | $31.19 |
| KansasKansas | $106.13 | $30.95 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $105.26 | $31.32 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $110.49 | $32.22 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $104.94 | $31.33 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $134.96 | $35.66 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $120.97 | $33.40 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $123.46 | $34.22 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $117.13 | $32.96 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $107.81 | $31.29 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $114.55 | $32.13 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $113.50 | $33.24 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $107.82 | $31.89 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $117.71 | $32.13 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $110.08 | $31.99 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $111.35 | $32.17 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $102.78 | $31.08 |
| MississippiMississippi | $102.37 | $30.76 |
| MontanaMontana | $115.90 | $32.73 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $109.06 | $31.47 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $115.11 | $31.94 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $107.77 | $31.00 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $119.62 | $33.05 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $132.41 | $35.94 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $125.55 | $34.73 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $108.30 | $32.03 |
| NevadaNevada | $115.77 | $32.52 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $136.24 | $37.35 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $126.08 | $35.01 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $135.02 | $36.71 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $110.76 | $31.75 |
| OhioOhio | $107.66 | $31.73 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $105.45 | $31.18 |
| Portland, OROregon | $126.40 | $34.00 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $115.12 | $32.29 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $120.40 | $33.82 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $108.05 | $31.70 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $116.92 | $32.84 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $119.26 | $33.35 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $115.01 | $31.85 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $106.65 | $31.05 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $121.29 | $33.30 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $107.27 | $31.59 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $114.91 | $32.49 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $115.51 | $32.67 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $114.58 | $32.57 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $115.16 | $32.58 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $115.90 | $33.31 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $110.93 | $32.01 |
| UtahUtah | $110.07 | $31.90 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $113.90 | $32.14 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $116.92 | $32.84 |
| VermontVermont | $114.29 | $31.96 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $120.87 | $33.29 |
| King County, WAWashington | $138.17 | $36.13 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $110.99 | $31.32 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $104.05 | $31.78 |
| WyomingWyoming | $115.55 | $32.39 |
92511 rates by state
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$101.88
$142.05
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $131.32 | 1 |
| AL | $103.46 | 1 |
| AR | $101.88 | 1 |
| AZ | $112.77 | 1 |
| CA | $124.72–$159.38 | 29 |
| CO | $121.92 | 1 |
| CT | $123.88 | 1 |
| DC | $134.00 | 1 |
| DE | $114.73 | 1 |
| FL | $112.40–$121.83 | 3 |
| GA | $105.91–$117.75 | 2 |
| GU | $128.33 | 1 |
| HI | $128.33 | 1 |
| IA | $107.03 | 1 |
| ID | $107.61 | 1 |
| IL | $108.40–$119.63 | 4 |
| IN | $108.29 | 1 |
| KS | $106.13 | 1 |
| KY | $105.26 | 1 |
| LA | $104.94–$110.49 | 2 |
| MA | $120.97–$134.96 | 2 |
| MD | $117.13–$134.00 | 3 |
| ME | $107.81–$114.55 | 2 |
| MI | $107.82–$113.50 | 2 |
| MN | $117.71 | 1 |
| MO | $102.78–$111.35 | 3 |
| MS | $102.37 | 1 |
| MT | $115.90 | 1 |
| NC | $109.06 | 1 |
| ND | $115.11 | 1 |
| NE | $107.77 | 1 |
| NH | $119.62 | 1 |
| NJ | $125.55–$132.41 | 2 |
| NM | $108.30 | 1 |
| NV | $115.77 | 1 |
| NY | $110.76–$136.24 | 5 |
| OH | $107.66 | 1 |
| OK | $105.45 | 1 |
| OR | $115.12–$126.40 | 2 |
| PA | $108.05–$120.40 | 2 |
| PR | $116.92 | 1 |
| RI | $119.26 | 1 |
| SC | $108.49 | 1 |
| SD | $115.01 | 1 |
| TN | $106.65 | 1 |
| TX | $107.27–$121.29 | 8 |
| UT | $110.07 | 1 |
| VA | $113.90–$134.00 | 2 |
| VI | $116.92 | 1 |
| VT | $114.29 | 1 |
| WA | $120.87–$138.17 | 2 |
| WI | $110.99 | 1 |
| WV | $104.05 | 1 |
| WY | $115.55 | 1 |
How the 92511 rate is calculated
Each of 92511’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 · 92511
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.59
0.59 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.84
2.84 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.04
0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.4700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$115.90
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Carolina inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
11,781
- Code
- 92511
- Physician work
- 0.59
- Practice expense
- 2.84
- Malpractice
- 0.04
GPCI2026.csv
93
- Locality
- South Carolina
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.924
- Malpractice
- 0.850
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.59 | × 1.000 | 0.5900 |
| Practice expense | 2.84 | × 0.924 | 2.6242 |
| Malpractice | 0.04 | × 0.850 | 0.0340 |
| Total RVUs | 3.2482 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Carolina$108.49
Office: (0.59 × 1 + 2.84 × 0.924 + 0.04 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $108.49
Facility: (0.59 × 1 + 0.35 × 0.924 + 0.04 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $31.64
Payment rules and modifiers for 92511
The CMS indicators that decide how 92511 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 92511
Nasopharyngoscopy, endoscopic nasopharynx exam
| 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 | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
How 92511 has changed in South Carolina
92511 · Office / nonfacility
$108.49
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $4.72 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $103.77 to $108.49 (4.5%).
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
$103.77changed to$108.49
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.61 changed to 0.59
- Practice expense RVU 2.81 changed to 2.84
- Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.924
- Malpractice GPCI 0.817 changed to 0.850
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$108.62changed to$103.77
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.87 changed to 2.81
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$106.84changed to$108.62
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$110.62changed to$106.84
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.89 changed to 2.87
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.913
- Malpractice GPCI 0.756 changed to 0.817
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$112.07changed to$110.62
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 2.88 changed to 2.89
- Practice expense GPCI 0.903 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.756
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$110.48changed to$112.07
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.80 changed to 2.88
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$105.63changed to$110.48
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 2.52 changed to 2.80
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 0.907 changed to 0.903
- Malpractice GPCI 0.624 changed to 0.695
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$104.95changed to$105.63
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.50 changed to 2.52
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 0.912 changed to 0.907
- Malpractice GPCI 0.553 changed to 0.624
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$102.87changed to$104.95
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.44 changed to 2.50
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$103.65changed to$102.87
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 2.47 changed to 2.44
- Malpractice GPCI 0.634 changed to 0.553
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$105.48changed to$103.65
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 2.53 changed to 2.47
- Malpractice GPCI 0.715 changed to 0.634
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$127.82changed to$105.48
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 3.20 changed to 2.53
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$127.18changed to$127.82
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$127.60changed to$127.18
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 3.22 changed to 3.20
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.912
- Malpractice GPCI 0.618 changed to 0.715
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$132.31changed to$127.60
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 3.59 changed to 3.22
- Practice expense GPCI 0.909 changed to 0.911
- Malpractice GPCI 0.520 changed to 0.618
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $132.31
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $108.49 | $31.64 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $108.49 | $31.64 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $108.49 | $31.64 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $108.49 | $31.64 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $103.77 | $35.26 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $103.77 | $35.26 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $103.77 | $35.26 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $103.77 | $35.26 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $108.62 | $35.98 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $108.62 | $35.98 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $108.62 | $35.98 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $108.62 | $35.98 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $106.84 | $35.39 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $110.62 | $36.16 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $110.62 | $36.16 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $110.62 | $36.16 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $110.62 | $36.16 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $112.07 | $36.13 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $112.07 | $36.13 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $112.07 | $36.13 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $112.07 | $36.13 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $110.48 | $35.80 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $110.48 | $35.80 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $110.48 | $35.80 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $110.48 | $35.80 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $105.63 | $36.89 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $105.63 | $36.89 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $105.63 | $36.89 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $105.63 | $36.89 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $104.95 | $36.91 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $104.95 | $36.91 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $104.95 | $36.91 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $104.95 | $36.91 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $102.87 | $36.55 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $102.87 | $36.55 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $102.87 | $36.55 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $102.87 | $36.55 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $103.65 | $36.88 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $103.65 | $36.88 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $103.65 | $36.88 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $103.65 | $36.88 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $105.48 | $38.21 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $105.48 | $38.21 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $105.48 | $38.21 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $105.48 | $38.21 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $127.82 | $46.87 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $127.82 | $46.87 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $127.18 | $46.64 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $127.18 | $46.64 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $127.60 | $46.67 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $127.60 | $46.67 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $127.60 | $46.67 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $127.60 | $46.67 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $132.31 | $46.34 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $132.31 | $46.34 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $132.31 | $46.34 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $132.31 | $46.34 | RVU13AR |
Where the South Carolina rate applies
South Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 475 cities and communities in South Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
92511 billing questions
How is 92511 different from diagnostic nasal endoscopy?
92511 is selected when the documented endoscopic examination reaches the nasopharynx. A nasal endoscopy code such as 31231 is directed to examination of the nasal cavity.
Can modifier 50 be used when both sides are examined?
No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for 92511; do not use modifier 50 to represent examination through both nostrils.
What documentation supports reporting 92511?
Document the clinical reason for the examination, the endoscopic approach, the nasopharyngeal structures visualized, and the findings. The note should support that the examination extended beyond the nasal cavity.
Is same-day preoperative or postoperative care included?
Yes. The code has a 0-day global period, which includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documented medical necessity. CMS does not permit co-surgeons or team surgery for this code.
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.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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