Michelle Thomas, MSc, MD, FACS
A practice of general surgery since 1997.

Michelle Thomas, MSc, MD, FACS
A practice of general surgery since 1997.

TOP CPT CODES AND UNDISCOUNTED PRICES
DR. MICHELLE THOMAS
Per Alaska statute 18.23.400 listed below are the top 10 procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Michelle Thomas from all six sections of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines for calendar year 2020. This list is also available on the state of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services website at www.dhss.alaska.gov.
The prices reflected in this list are the undiscounted prices. Please note that the undiscounted prices may be higher or lower than the amount an individual actually pays for the health care services described in the list. The prices listed below do not include fees charged by other providers including but not limited to pre-op testing, facility fees, anesthesia and pathology when related to a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Thomas.
You will be provided with a verbal or written estimate of Dr.Thomas’s anticipated charges for your nonemergency care upon request. Please do not hesitate to ask for information.
Dr. Thomas is a contracted or “in-network” provider with the following insurance companies as of January 31, 2021: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, MODA, Cigna, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid, VA/TriWest, and Tricare.
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT:
99202: New patient-expanded exam
$200.00
99203: New patient – detailed exam low complexity
$275.00
99204: New patient – moderate complexity
$550.00
99205: detailed exam, high complexity
$650.00
99212: Established patient – focused exam
$150.00
99213: Established patient – expanded exam
$245.00
99214: Established patient – detailed exam
$350.00
99215: Established patient – detailed exam – high complexity
$500.00
99243: New patient consult – detailed exam low complexity
$450.00
99244: New patient consult – comprehensive exam moderate complexity
$600.00
SURGERY:
47562: Minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) removal of the gallbladder
$6,000
47563: Minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) removal of the gallbladder with examination of the common bile duct.
$6,200
49585: Open repair of the hernia in belly button
$3,800
49650: Minimally invasive repair of hernia in the groin – one side only.
$4300.00
49652: Minimally invasive repair of a hernia in the upper abdominal wall. Not strangulated or recurrent.
$5500.00
49653: Minimally invasive repair of a strangulated hernia in the upper abdominal wall.
$5900.00
49421: Open placement of peritoneal dialysis catheter.
$1700
49422: Removal of peritoneal dialysis catheter
$2600
60220: Surgical removal of one lobe (one half) of thyroid gland.
$6000
60240: Surgical removal of both lobes (entire) thyroid gland.
$7800
60500: Surgical exploration of four parathyroid glands, with removal of abnormal one(s).
$8200
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