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CPT 15953 Fee Schedule

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.

Surgical Repair Of Bed Sore, Surgery To Remove A Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) From The Knobby Hip Bone (Trochanter). A Portion Of The Bone May Be Removed As Well. The Surgical Wound Is Closed With Stitches Or A Skin Flap.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

20 - Urgent Care Facility

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 15953
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 15953

National average reimbursement for CPT 15953 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,320.43

uhc

$1,273.50

aetna

$1,250.20

cigna

$1,628.63

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CPT 15953
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  1. Methodist Healthcare System Of San Antonio, Ltd., L.L.P., Methodist Hospital

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1649482449Tax ID 74-2730328

    $8,448.00Published rate
  2. Vivere Health Dallas, LLC, Vivere-Dallas Surgery Center

    Vivere Health Dallas LLC

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1750568838Tax ID 36-4701304

    $2,880.00Published rate
  3. Access Care Physicians Of Nj LLC

    NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1376161117Tax ID 20-3639484

    $1,700.00Published rate
  4. Ascent Surgery Center, LLC

    Ascent Surgery Center LLC

    OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1619559044Tax ID 85-3327359

    $1,400.00Published rate
  5. The Surgery Center, Howland, Humility Of Mary Health Partners

    The Surgery Center Howland

    OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1558380675Tax ID 34-1823901

    $920.00Published rate

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CPT 15953 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15953 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 15953 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
15950-CPTModerateSurgical Repair Of Bed Sore, Surgery To Remove A Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) From The Knobby Hip Bone (Trochanter). A Portion Of The Bone May Be Removed As Well. The Surgical Wound Is Closed With Stitches Or A Skin Flap.
15951-CPTHighSurgical Repair Of Bed Sore, Surgery To Remove A Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) From The Knobby Hip Bone (Trochanter). A Portion Of The Bone May Be Removed As Well. The Surgical Wound Is Closed With Stitches Or A Skin Flap.
15952-CPTHighSurgical Repair Of Bed Sore, Surgery To Remove A Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) From The Knobby Hip Bone (Trochanter). A Portion Of The Bone May Be Removed As Well. The Surgical Wound Is Closed With Stitches Or A Skin Flap.
15953-CPTHighSurgical Repair Of Bed Sore, Surgery To Remove A Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) From The Knobby Hip Bone (Trochanter). A Portion Of The Bone May Be Removed As Well. The Surgical Wound Is Closed With Stitches Or A Skin Flap.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15953. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15953 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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