CPT 15156 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15156 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15156 by major payers:
$208.67
$214.32
$207.21
$267.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 15156 | $145.00 | 1356773584 - SURGERY CENTER OF MUNSTER, LLC, THE CENTER FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY | 461961043 - (IN) SURGERY CENTER OF MUNSTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $665.00 | 1215116611 - UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205547410 - (MD) UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $570.00 | 1538245717 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | 751301362 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $200.00 | 1528521887 - NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS OUTPATIENT SURGERY, LLC | 825250651 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS OUTPATIENT SURGERY LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $574.00 | 1538609011 - JACKSONVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY - SOUTHSIDE | 384016302 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $1250.00 | 1487012480 - LAKE SPIVEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CARE, LLC, SPIVEY STATION SURGERY CENTER | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $100.00 | 1588735708 - FILUTOWSKI EYE INSTITUTE PA, LAKE MARY SURGICAL CENTER | 593111497 - (FL) FILUTOWSKI EYE INSTITUTE, P.A. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $1708.00 | 1861913220 - SJV MANAGEMENT, LLC, SOUTH JERSEY VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER | 202273476 - (NJ) SJV MANAGEMENT, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $51.00 | 1114951365 - DOCTORS SURGERY CENTER, PA | 710718664 - (AR) DOCTORS SURGERY CENTER PA | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $574.00 | 1255361259 - CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER | 582352848 - (NJ) CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $220.00 | 1720572415 - APC-AMARILLO SURGICAL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, ADVANCED SURGICAL CENTER - AMARILLO | 822413483 - (TX) APCAMARILLO SURGICAL OPERATING COMPANY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $395.00 | 1053418137 - TRI-CITY REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 911728399 - (WA) TRI-CITY REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $390.00 | 1124055165 - SALINA UROLOGY CARE CENTER LLC | 522407155 - (KS) SALINA UROLOGY CARE CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $77.00 | 1326047937 - WEST SHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 251885828 - (PA) WEST SHORE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15156 | $100.00 | 1770724122 - NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC, NSCOA | 264278807 - (FL) NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 15156 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15156 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 15156 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13132-CPT | Moderate | Rep Complex Face Hands 2.5-7.5cm |
| 15004-CPT | Moderate | Surgical Preparation Or Creation Of Recipient Siteby Excision Of Opern Wounds Burn Eschar Or Scar (Including Subcutaneous Tissues) Or Incisional Release Of Scar Contracture Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children |
| 15115-CPT | Moderate | Epiderman Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less Or One Percent Of Body Area Of Infants And Children |
| 15156-CPT | Moderate | Tissue Cultured Epiderman Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; First 25 Sq Cm Or Less; Additional 1 Sq Cm To 75 Sq Cm (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Do Not Report 15156 More Than Once Persession. Use 15156 In Conjunction With 15155. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15156. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15156 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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