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CPT 15839 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Exc Excess Skin Other Area
Key FactDetail
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

51 - Multiple procedures

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 15839

National average reimbursement for CPT 15839 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,066.23

uhc

$1,109.69

aetna

$1,151.91

cigna

$1,420.54

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For billing codeCPT 15839
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United
15839$890.001396700159 - DOCTORS SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER, LTD621614361 - (FL) DOCTORS SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$488.001386602332 - THREE RIVERS ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC.251788887 - (PA) THREE RIVERS ENDOSCOPY CENTER INCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1143.001518505809 - MAPLE GROVE CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE SURGERY853324771 - (MN) CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE SURGERY AT MAPLE GROVE LLCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$2709.001346403854 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER464115055 - (GA) EMORY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT DUNWOODY LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$2172.001760912554 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BAYLOR PLANO, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE AT PLANO ALLIANCE813127185 - (TX) BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BAYLOR PLANO LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1534.001386190957 - HOLLY SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER, LLC473460976 - (NC) HOLLY SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1233.001407275282 - SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC464169482 - (AZ) SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$3933.001801859970 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP942909203CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1749.001639850415 - MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER OF ALLEN, LLC932106228TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$894.001306589809 - CCRM FLORIDA LLC, CCRM FLORIDA873211160 - (FL) CCRM FLORIDA LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$950.001790710390 - SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, MAGNA SURGICAL CENTER364212258 - (IL) SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1850.001508276080 - OHIO SPECIALTY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC464078247 - (OH) OHIO SPECIALTY SURGICAL SUITES LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$650.001104858513 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGERY CENTER721341061 - (LA) DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15839$1538.431093178113 - KALEEM KHAN350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCPAInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
15839$555.001679656714 - LITTLETON DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC232731319 - (CO) LITTLETON DAY SURGERY CENTERCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 15839 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15839 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 15839 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
15832-CPTHighExc Excess Skin Subq Tiss Thigh
15834-CPTHighExc Excess Skin Subq Tiss Hip
15838-CPTModerateExc Excess Skin Subq Tiss Fat Pad
15839-CPTHighExc Excess Skin Other Area

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15839. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15839 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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