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CPT 15876 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Suction Assist Lipectomy Head Neck
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 LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 15876
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 15876

National average reimbursement for CPT 15876 by major payers:

bcbs

$942.52

uhc

$520.93

aetna

$465.60

cigna

$640.82

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CPT 15876
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1295887727Tax ID 75-1047527

    $9,098.00Published rate
  2. Fish Pond Surgery Center, LLC

    Fish Pond Surgery Center LLC

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1477569069Tax ID 74-2901471

    $3,570.00Published rate
  3. Eye Surgery Center, Loren Barrus & Paul Schultz Ptrs

    Eye Surgery Center

    ORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1659409241Tax ID 93-1126853

    $1,924.00Published rate
  4. Southern Bone & Joint Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC, Southern Bone & Joint, LLC

    Southern Bone Joint Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1528166113Tax ID 58-2558264

    $1,295.00Published rate
  5. Gi Asc LLC

    PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1649233719Tax ID 86-1122720

    $730.00Published rate

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CPT 15876 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15876 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 15876 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
15876-CPTModerateSuction Assist Lipectomy Head Neck
15877-CPTModerateSuction Assist Lipectomy Trunk
15878-CPTModerateSuction Assist Lipectomy Up Extrem
15879-CPTModerateSuction Assist Lipectomy Lower Extremity

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15876. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15876 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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