Effective September 2026
Know the professional office-visit fee before you schedule
Our current self-pay fees are shown here in plain language for eligible patients who are not using insurance.
Professional office fees
Current visit rates
The clinician assigns the appropriate service code after the encounter. Patients do not select a billing code or visit level.
New-patient office evaluation
Your first professional office visit with the practice.
| CPT | Visit level | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 99202 | Level 2 | $150 |
| 99203 | Level 3 | $200 |
| 99204 | Level 4 | $450 |
| 99205 | Level 5 | $600 |
Established-patient office visit
For patients already established with the practice.
| CPT | Visit level | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 99211 | Staff service* | $100 |
| 99212 | Level 2 | $125 |
| 99213 | Level 3 | $150 |
| 99214 | Level 4 | $300 |
| 99215 | Level 5 | $500 |
* CPT 99211 is a limited established-patient clinical-staff service and may not involve the surgeon.
How the visit level is determined
The clinician determines the code after the visit based on documented medical decision-making or, when applicable, total physician or qualified health professional time on the date of service. The listed levels are not appointment-length choices and are not selected in advance by the patient.
What is included
The professional evaluation and management service furnished and billed by Merrimack Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery for the applicable office visit.
What is billed separately
Hospital or facility fees, procedures, anesthesia, imaging, laboratory services, pathology, medications, and services from other clinicians or organizations are not included. Separate estimates may be required.
Confirm eligibility and the expected fee
Call before your visit. Prices are subject to change, and this general schedule is not a contract or personalized estimate.