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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 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.
| 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 50 - Bilateral Procedure 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15834 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15834 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15834 by major payers:
$1,093.63
$1,132.71
$1,231.84
$1,412.50
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CPT 15834
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Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Management LLC, Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Center
Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Management, LLC
$4,614.00Published rateHershey Outpatient Surgery Center Lp, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center Lp
$1,797.00Published rateMid Missouri Surgery Center, LLC, Surgery Center At The Forum
Mid-Missouri Surgery Center, LLC
$1,300.00Published rateThe Gastroenterology Center Of Virginia, PLLC
$838.00Published ratePlastic Surgery Specialists, PC
Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
$513.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15834 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15834 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 15834 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. |
| 15835-CPT | High | Cosmetic Surgery On A Buttock, Plastic Surgery To Remove Excess Skin And Fat And To Tighten The Muscles In The Buttocks. The Surgery Usually Is Done Along With Abdominoplasty And Thigh Lift As A Part Of Body Contouring (Body Lift) After A Massive Weight Loss. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15834. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15834 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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