CPT 17270 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 17270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 17270 by major payers:
$165.65
$185.45
$187.85
$243.57
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 17270 | $531.00 | 1750823886 - LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 814225104 - (FL) LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $688.00 | 1417626144 - VALLEY BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PLATINUM SURGERY CENTER | 871904768 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $128.00 | 1063164960 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF VIERA, LLC | 872178964 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF VIERA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $290.00 | 1417286428 - ALLIANCE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 271367127 - (FL) ALLIANCE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $46.00 | 1457320962 - FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC. | 522160415 - (MD) FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $110.00 | 1134687981 - ARMENIA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 833888664 - (FL) ARMENIA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $300.00 | 1902043284 - AESTHETIC & GENERAL DERMATOLOGY OF SEATTLE | 911886576 - (WA) ELIE LEVY, M.D., P.C. DBA AESTHETIC & GENERAL DERMATOLOGY OF SEATTLE | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $146.00 | 1366117988 - KANSAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 853914447 - (KS) KANSAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $950.00 | 1316970916 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER, LLC | 721418824 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $40.00 | 1487871331 - GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | 521921544 - (MD) GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $158.00 | 1992765986 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, WALDRON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $574.00 | 1154387710 - WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY | 752824260 - (AZ) WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $301.00 | 1588302707 - ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER- VADNAIS HEIGHTS LLC | 882406421 - (MN) ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER VADNAIS HEIGHTS LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $555.00 | 1083938765 - MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER | 270543475 - (TX) MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17270 | $75.00 | 1689657058 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY, LTD | 341866635 - (OH) CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY LTD | OH | 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 17270 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 17270 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 17270 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17270-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia; Lesion Diameter 0.5 Cm Or Less |
| 17271-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia; Lesion Diameter 0.6 To 1.0 Cm |
| 17272-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia; Lesion Diameter 1.1 To 2.0 Cm |
| 17273-CPT | Moderate | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia; Lesion Diameter 2.1 To 3.0 Cm |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 17270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 17270 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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