CPT 17276 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 • 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 17276 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 17276 by major payers:
$316.43
$356.94
$349.34
$463.35
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 17276 | $105.00 | 1841325214 - AMBULATORY CENTER FOR AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY | 208422547 - (MD) AMBULATORY CENTER FOR AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $371.00 | 1205929080 - OAK TREE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223524889 - (NJ) OAK TREE SURGERY CENTER, LL, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $255.00 | 1780871319 - SURGICAL SPECIALISTS ASC, LLC | 208066886 - (FL) SURGICAL SPECIALISTS ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $140.00 | 1386615912 - PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC, FREMONT ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911123468 - (WA) PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $85.00 | 1225452303 - MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, MARTHA JEFFERSON OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 540261840 - (VA) MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $972.00 | 1891857850 - CARES AMBULATORY SURGERY SERVICES | 223557777 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $232.00 | 1831117704 - MEDICAL HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER, INC., KENTUCKY SURGERY CENTER | 843280181 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, L | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $1012.00 | 1790320612 - GS CAMPUS ASC, LLC, LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER | 821536566 - (CO) GS CAMPUS ASC LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $260.00 | 1588679179 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF ENCINO LP | 954816334 - (CA) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF ENCINO, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $574.00 | 1295860302 - GOLD COAST SURGERY CENTER LLC, GULF COMPREHENSIVE SURGERY CENTER | 203958739 - (FL) GOLD COAST SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $261.00 | 1619149960 - THE VANCOUVER CLINIC INC PS, THE VANCOUVER CLINIC, AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 910851599 - THE VANCOUVER CLINIC, INC., PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $566.00 | 1568867075 - POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 471352116 - (MD) POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $531.00 | 1740328947 - ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS, LLC | 510425612 - (GA) ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $555.00 | 1306843222 - ST. JOSEPH'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562332449 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17276 | $245.00 | 1659842128 - MILESTONE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 824967929 - (CO) MILESTONE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | CO | 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 17276 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 17276 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 17276 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 |
| 17276-CPT | Moderate | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia; Lesion Diameter Over 4.0 Cm |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 17276. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 17276 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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