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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Drain Fluid From Under Skin, Procedure To Drain A Collection Of Blood (Hematoma) Infection Pocket (Abscess) Or Other Fluid From Under The Skin. The Fluid May Be Drained With A Needle Or By Cutting The Skin.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 10160 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 10160 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 10160 by major payers:
$154.77
$161.53
$172.61
$202.61
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CPT 10160
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Deaconess Hospital, Inc.
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$3,431.00Published rateCollin Messerly
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$184.12Published rateDierdre Payne
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$104.77Published rateHengameh Ardalan
North Harbor Medical PLLC
$82.73Published rateJames Nachbar
Associated Retinal Consultants, LLC
$71.41Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 10160 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 10160 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 10160 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10081-CPT | Moderate | I&D Pilonidal Cyst Complicated |
| 10120-CPT | Low | Incision And Removal Of Forei, Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body Subcutaneous Tissuessimple Incision And Removal Of Foreignbody Subcutaneous Tissues |
| 10121-CPT | Moderate | Incision And Removal Of Foreig, Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body Subcutaneoustissues Complicated Incision And Removal Of For Eign Body Subcutaneous Tissues |
| 10160-CPT | Low | Drain Fluid From Under Skin, Procedure To Drain A Collection Of Blood (Hematoma) Infection Pocket (Abscess) Or Other Fluid From Under The Skin. The Fluid May Be Drained With A Needle Or By Cutting The Skin. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 10160. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 10160 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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