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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 | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15845 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15845 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15845 by major payers:
$1,390.81
$1,281.47
$1,298.36
$1,648.76
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CPT 15845
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Port Warwick Surgery Center, LLC
Port Warwick Surgery Center LLC
$6,610.00Published rateLiberty Corner Surgical Center LLC
$2,300.00Published rateJohns Hopkins Surgery Centers Series
Johns Hopkins Surgery Center Series
$1,685.00Published rateSan Luis Obispo Ca Endoscopy Asc Lp, Templeton Endoscopy Center
San Luis Obispo Ca Endoscopy Asc Lp
$1,248.00Published rateTiftarea Endoscopy Center, Inc.
Tiftarea Endoscopy Center Inc
$734.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15845 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15845 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 15845 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 15845. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15845 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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