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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.
Repair Face Nerve With Graft, Surgery To Collect Tissue To Repair Paralysis Of The Facial Nerve. The Graft May Be Connective Tissue (Fascia) Or Muscle From Another Site On The Body. Microsurgery To Connect Blood Vessels May Be Done.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 62 - Co-Surgeons 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15842 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15842 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15842 by major payers:
$3,578.31
$3,446.04
$3,457.62
$4,246.79
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CPT 15842
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Newport Beach Endoscopy Center, LLC
Newport Beach Endoscopy Center LLC
$1,928.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Scottsdale, LLC
Surgery Center Of Scottsdale LLC
$1,276.00Published rateSurgery Centre Of Sw Florida LLC, Fort Myers Surgery Center
$1,179.00Published rateCoastal Carolina Centers Of Urology And Surgery LLC, Rivertown Surgery Center
Coastal Carolina Centers Of Urology And Surgery LLC
$664.00Published rateMidsouth Interventional Pain Institute, LLC
Midsouth Interventional Pain Institute LLC
$273.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15842 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15842 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 15842 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15840-CPT | High | Repair Face Nerve With Graft, Surgery To Collect Tissue To Repair Paralysis Of The Facial Nerve. The Graft May Be Connective Tissue (Fascia) Or Muscle From Another Site On The Body. Microsurgery To Connect Blood Vessels May Be Done. |
| 15841-CPT | High | Repair Face Nerve With Graft, Surgery To Collect Tissue To Repair Paralysis Of The Facial Nerve. The Graft May Be Connective Tissue (Fascia) Or Muscle From Another Site On The Body. Microsurgery To Connect Blood Vessels May Be Done. |
| 15842-CPT | High | Repair Face Nerve With Graft, Surgery To Collect Tissue To Repair Paralysis Of The Facial Nerve. The Graft May Be Connective Tissue (Fascia) Or Muscle From Another Site On The Body. Microsurgery To Connect Blood Vessels May Be Done. |
| 15845-CPT | High | Repair Face Nerve With Graft, Surgery To Collect Tissue To Repair Paralysis Of The Facial Nerve. The Graft May Be Connective Tissue (Fascia) Or Muscle From Another Site On The Body. Microsurgery To Connect Blood Vessels May Be Done. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15842. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15842 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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