CPT 15781 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • 54 - Surgical Care Only |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15781 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15781 by major payers:
$644.59
$685.92
$666.13
$879.21
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 15781 | $736.00 | 1366484776 - DUTCHESS SURGICAL CENTER | 141803011 - (NY) DUTCHESS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $2163.00 | 1154785848 - PROSPECT CCMC, LLC | 811507712 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $262.00 | 1386681161 - SUNCOAST SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP | 204570672 - (FL) SUNCOAST SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLLP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $1955.00 | 1609870336 - DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD, NORTH TEXAS SURGERY CENTER | 752592508 - (TX) DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $959.45 | 1922036805 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC, <UNAVAIL> | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 15781 | $600.00 | 1316082365 - WEST WILSHIRE MEDICAL SURGICAL CENTER INC. | 954421811 - (CA) WEST WILSHIRE MEDICAL SURGICAL C | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $612.00 | 1386898435 - COLUMBIA GORGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261819228 - (OR) COLUMBIA GORGE SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $221.00 | 1740283837 - WESTERN MARYLAND SURGICENTER LLP | 521957544 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $250.00 | 1346693124 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813250494 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $774.00 | 1902875438 - CENTRAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK | 752894418 - (TX) CENTRAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $985.00 | 1871895821 - GWINNETT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272819709 - (GA) GWINNETT SURGERY CENTER,LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $410.00 | 1740671429 - TEXOMA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 463836605 - (TX) TEXOMA SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $1955.00 | 1962681130 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT PLANO, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - PLANO | 260308454 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $336.00 | 1609915230 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER | 330113109 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15781 | $245.00 | 1164597761 - OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | 721098835 - (LA) OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER | LA | 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 15781 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15781 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 15781 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15734-CPT | High | Muscle Myo/Fasciocutaneous Flap Trunk |
| 15738-CPT | High | Muscle Myo/Fasciocutaneous Falp Low Extr |
| 15780-CPT | Moderate | Dermabrasion; Total Face (Eg, For Acne Scarring, Fine Wrinkling, Rhytids, General Keratosis) |
| 15781-CPT | Moderate | Abrasion Of Skin For Removal Scars, Etc; Less Than Total Face |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15781. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15781 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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