Unspecified Surgical Procedure, By Report (D7979) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D7979 across 7 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 128 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$150
128 rate records · 7 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D7979 — Unspecified Surgical Procedure, By Report

D7979 is the code for an unspecified surgical procedure, which is billed by report. This code is used when a surgical procedure does not have a specific CDT code assigned to it. Clinical indications for using this code include unique or complex cases that require surgical intervention but do not fit neatly into existing categories. Documentation must be thorough, including a detailed narrative of the procedure, rationale for the surgery, and any relevant clinical findings. Reimbursement for D7979 can vary significantly by payer and state, as some may have specific guidelines for what constitutes an acceptable report. The average reimbursement for this code is around $150.

Reimbursement rates for D7979 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $150. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D7979

Nevada
$316
6 records
Ohio
$305
1 records
California
$279
3 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$102
Low
$65
High
$345

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Nevada$316
Ohio$305
California$279
New York$233
New Jersey$202

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
California$279
New York$233
New Jersey$202
Kentucky$190
South Carolina$102

All States — D7979 Average Rates

Nevada
$316
Ohio
$305
California
$279
New York
$233
New Jersey
$202
Kentucky
$190
South Carolina
$102
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Nevada$316$317$299$3296
Ohio$305$305$305$3051
California$279$251$246$3403
New York$233$202$202$34527
New Jersey$202$202$202$2022
Kentucky$190$190$190$1901
South Carolina$102$102$65$22771
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