Here’s what patients pay on average at ASCs and hospital outpatient departments along with the diagnostic code:
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of lens (66982)
ASC: $355
HOPD: $557
Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple (44361)
ASC: $164
HOPD: $343
Colonoscopy and biopsy (45380)
ASC: $142
HOPD: $241
Lesion removal colonoscopy (snare technique) (45385):
ASC: $154
HOPD: $253
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser (66821)
ASC: $114
HOPD: $164
Injection of anesthetic agent, middle or lower spine sympathetic nerves (64520)
ASC: $99
HOPD: $179
Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance (64493)
ASC: $100
HOPD: $180
Colorectal screen, high-risk individual (G0105):
ASC: $0*
HOPD: $0*
Covered by Medicare and private insurers
Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) (45378)
ASC: $115
HOPD: $190
Note: Procedures were selected on previous coverage.
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