CPT 15261 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15261 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15261 by major payers:
$248.35
$269.30
$274.78
$336.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 15261 | $1108.00 | 1851367486 - GRHS, LLC, ROCHESTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 453685937 - (NY) ROCHESTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $633.00 | 1154474583 - CREEKWOOD SURGERY CENTER, LP | 431656044 - (MO) CREEKWOOD SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $574.00 | 1386086411 - MARION SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462447139 - (FL) MARION SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $107.00 | 1447223938 - CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621789882 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY, ASC, LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $566.00 | 1396211264 - PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 830558319 - (FL) PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $853.00 | 1619333010 - ORANGE ASC, LTD, ORTHOPEDIC ONE SURGERY CENTER AT EASTON | 464700223 - (OH) ORANGE ASC LTD DBA ORTHOPEDIC ONE SURGERY CENTER AT EASTON | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $1301.00 | 1013227248 - TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS, LLC, TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $1446.00 | 1396742029 - GARLAND SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD., BAYLOR SURGICARE AT GARLAND | 752764855 - (TX) GARLAND SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $270.00 | 1467429233 - WILLOW SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER, LTD, FOREST MED-SURG CENTER | 364391641 - (IL) WILLOW SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LTD | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $130.00 | 1720359151 - ST JOHN SURGERY CENTER INC | 454271780 - (CA) ST JOHN SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $100.00 | 1821250176 - NORTHSHORE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 800352092 - (LA) NORTHSHORE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $566.00 | 1871032680 - OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NORTH CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER | 203834012 - (MO) OLIVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $261.00 | 1538389812 - IRONBOUND ENDO SURGICAL CENTER, INC. | 223651393 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $574.00 | 1881697522 - RIVERSIDE PARK SURGICENTER LLC | 593106055 - (FL) RIVERSIDE PARK SURGICENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15261 | $131.00 | 1285630160 - NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH COUNTY, LLC, WOODCREST SURGERY CENTER | 364111316 - (MO) NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH COUNTY LLC | MO | 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 15261 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15261 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 15261 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13153-CPT | Moderate | Repair, Complex, Eyelids, Nose, Ears And/Or Lips; Each Additional 5 Cm Or Less (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 14060-CPT | Moderate | Rep Plastic Facial Adnnexa <10 Sq Cm |
| 14350-CPT | Moderate | Fillet Finger/Toe Inc Recip Site |
| 15261-CPT | Moderate | Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Nose, Ears, Eyelids, And/Or Lips; Each Additional 20 Sq Cm, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15261. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15261 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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