CPT 16000 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 23 - Emergency Room • 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 16000 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 16000 by major payers:

$85.68

$91.56

$93.50

$123.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 16000 | $883.00 | 1801179619 - SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 273075822 - (NJ) SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $601.00 | 1518634732 - MEDSTAR HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 872341245 - (MD) MEDSTAR HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $700.00 | 1295855948 - MAINE EYE CENTER, PA | 10329291 - (ME) MAINE EYE CENTER | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $1708.00 | 1184686164 - SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 223778333 - (NJ) SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $325.00 | 1851407795 - NORTHERN ILLINOIS SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PATRNERSHIP, THE CENTER FOR SURGERY | 363776424 - (IL) NORTHERN ILLINOIS SURGERY CENTER LP | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $780.00 | 1790798668 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MANAGEMENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION INC, UHHS WESTLAKE SURGERY CENTER | 341567805 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $601.00 | 1386161495 - MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT BRANDYWINE, LLC | 820985178 - (MD) MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT BRAN | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $1831.00 | 1376790691 - MEMORIAL HERMANN ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER NORTH HOUSTON, LLC, NORTH HOUSTON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER | 262809136 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $155.00 | 1790799047 - WATSONVILLE SURGEONS GROUP LLC, CENTRAL COAST SURGERY CENTER | 770549602 - (CA) WATSONVILLE SURGEON'S GROUP INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $574.00 | 1588260343 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD | 854111089 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $100.00 | 1578508875 - CLERMONT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 202139893 - (FL) CLERMONT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $1831.00 | 1508837899 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER NORTHWEST, LLP, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER GREATER HEIGHTS | 200689650 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER NORTHWEST LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $574.00 | 1386277069 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LLC | 843623972 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $529.00 | 1750505756 - SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | 204835578 - (TX) SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 16000 | $688.00 | 1104298009 - RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 472947364 - (MI) RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 16000 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 16000 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 16000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15958-CPT | High | Excision, Trochanteric Pressure Ulcer, In Preparation For Muscle Or Myocutaneous Flap Or Skin Graft Closure; With Ostectomy |
| 16000-CPT | Low | Init Treat 1st Degree Burn Local |
| 16020-CPT | Low | Dressings And/Or Debridement Of Partial-Thickness Burns, Initial Or Subsequent; Small (Less Than 5% Total Body Surface Area) |
| 16025-CPT | Low | Dressings And/Or Debridement Of Partial-Thickness Burns, Initial Or Subsequent; Medium (Eg, Whole Face Or Whole Extremity, Or 5% To 10% Total Body Surface Area) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 16000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 16000 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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