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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Cosmetic Surgery On A Leg, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles In The Legs. This Surgery Typically Is Done After A Massive Weight Loss And Usually As A Follow-Up To A Body Lift.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15833 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15833 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15833 by major payers:
$1,116.11
$1,112.70
$1,104.98
$1,389.04
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CPT 15833
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Surgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, LLC, Surgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, Inc.
Children'S Hospital And Health System, Inc.
$3,098.00Published rateDenver Mid-Town Surgery Center Ltd
Denver Midtown Surgery Center Ltd
$2,119.00Published rateRenaissance Surgery Center, LLC
Renaissance Surgery Center LLC
$1,435.00Published ratePain, Spine & Rehab.,A.S.C.,P.A.
Pain Spine Rehabascpa
$1,246.00Published rateTruckee Surgery Center LLC
Truckee Surgery Center, LLC
$725.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15833 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15833 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 15833 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15832-CPT | High | Cosmetic Surgery On A Thigh, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles Of The Thigh. This Surgery Usually Is Done Along With Abdominoplasty And Buttock Lift As A Part Of Body Contouring (Body Lift) After A Massive Weight Loss. |
| 15833-CPT | High | Cosmetic Surgery On A Leg, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles In The Legs. This Surgery Typically Is Done After A Massive Weight Loss And Usually As A Follow-Up To A Body Lift. |
| 15834-CPT | High | Cosmetic Surgery On A Hip, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles In The Hips. This Surgery Typically Is Done As A Part Of Either A Thigh Or Buttock Lift After A Massive Weight Loss. |
| 15836-CPT | Moderate | Cosmetic Surgery On The Arm, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles In The Arms. This Surgery Typically Is Done After A Massive Weight Loss As A Follow-Up To A Body Lift. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15833. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15833 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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