CPT 15788 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15788 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15788 by major payers:
$432.88
$538.65
$502.29
$669.20
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 15788 | $129.00 | 1417362831 - J. GRAFF SURGERY CENTER INC, WILLOW BEND SURGERY CENTER OF PLANO | 463194833 - (TX) J GRAFF SURGERY CENTER INC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $150.00 | 1598276404 - BALBOA NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP,INC., SAN DIEGO ACCESS AND SURGERY CENTER | 952848091 - (CA) BALBOA NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $122.00 | 1366032617 - EMERSON ENDOSCOPY AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER, LLC | 843673604 - (MA) EMERSON ENDOSCOPY AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $1446.00 | 1013227248 - TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS, LLC, TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $93.00 | 1518279504 - EVANS PROCEDURE CENTER, LLC | 272289325 - (GA) EVANS PROCEDURE CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $970.00 | 1952720674 - BOUNTIFUL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364581088 | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $277.00 | 1508135658 - SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS LLC | 450581955 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $1042.00 | 1881667368 - FLORHAM PARK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, FLORHAM PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621774936 - (NJ) FLORHAM PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $1344.00 | 1205809795 - OAKHURST ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, OCEAN SURGICAL PAVILION, INC. | 223182653 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $140.00 | 1063935286 - CHESNUT INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY | 821592877 - (WA) CLINIC 5C | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $1534.00 | 1649827973 - PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL, PARK NICOLLET SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER | 410132080 - (MN) PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $780.97 | 1730105875 - CHRISTOPHER CANNON | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 15788 | $137.00 | 1760568273 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC., WALLA WALLA CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 910862542 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $74.00 | 1629262274 - THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES | 208291654 - (FL) THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 15788 | $484.00 | 1881001758 - ASUCH SURGERY CENTER | 455067682 | GA | 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 15788 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15788 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 15788 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) |
| 15788-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Peel, Facial; Epidermal - Rn Review<11/20/2013 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15788. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15788 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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