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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.
Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury.
| 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 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15789 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15789 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15789 by major payers:
$604.34
$688.88
$659.37
$679.84
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CPT 15789
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Silicon Valley Surgery Center, Lp
Silicon Valley Surgery Center, L.P.
$2,830.00Published rateFocus Hand Surgicenter LLC, Focus Hand And Arm Surgery Center
$1,096.00Published rateChristus Santa Rosa Pasc-San Antonio LLC, Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center-Stone Oak
Christus Srpasc - San Antonio, LLC
$501.00Published ratePhysicians Surgery Center Of Florence LLC, Physicians Surgery Center Of Florence
Qhg Of South Carolina Inc
$200.00Published rateWguasc, LLC
Wguasc LLC
$64.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15789 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15789 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 15789 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 | Reconstructive Skin Flap, Surgery To Create A Reconstructive Flap Out Of Muscle Tissue. The Tissue Contains Its Own Blood Supply (Artery And Vein) And Is Used To Reconstruct A Body Structure. |
| 15788-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
| 15789-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
| 15792-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15789. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15789 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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