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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.
Remove Section Of Leg Bone, Remove A Section Of Bone From The Growth Plate In The Leg. This Procedure Is Designed To Stimulate New Bone Growth.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20150 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 20150 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20150 by major payers:
$1,318.84
$1,316.18
$1,359.27
$1,606.53
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CPT 20150
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Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC, Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$10,989.00Published rateOptimum Surgical Center, LLC, Nascent Paradise Valley Surgical Center
Optimum Surgical Center LLC
$4,014.00Published rateNura Surgical Center LLC, Minneapolis Pain Centers LLC
$3,161.00Published rateTorrance Endoscopy And Surgical Affiliates, Inc, Endoscopy Center At Skypark
Torrance Endoscopy And Surgical Affiliates Inc
$1,689.00Published rateRevision Advanced Surgery Center Inc
$860.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20150 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20150 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal 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 20150 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20150-CPT | High | Remove Section Of Leg Bone, Remove A Section Of Bone From The Growth Plate In The Leg. This Procedure Is Designed To Stimulate New Bone Growth. |
| 20225-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy Bone Trocar Or Needl, Biopsy Bone Trocar Or Needle Deep (Vertebral Bodyfemur) Biopsy Bone Trocar Or Needle Deep (Vertebral Body |
| 20690-CPT | Moderate | Install Hardware To Hold Bones, Application Of External Fixation System (Metal Hardware Placed Outside Of The Skin To Stabilize Broken Bones). |
| 20692-CPT | High | Application Of A Multiplane (P, Application Of A Multiplane (Pins Or Wires In Morethan One Plane) Unilateral External Fixation Sy Stem (E.G. Ilizarov Monticelli Type) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20150. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20150 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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