CPT 21016 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21016 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21016 by major payers:
$1,380.74
$1,399.65
$1,439.91
$1,719.89
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21016 | $1153.00 | 1740776517 - TAKLE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 823838597 - (GA) TAKLE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $2307.00 | 1255577045 - MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER | 262739529 - (MD) MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $8791.00 | 1881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC | 742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $2353.00 | 1114126596 - CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER LLC, CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER | 205429299 - (FL) CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $1050.00 | 1033560420 - ABINGDON SURGICAL CENTER PC | 813054896 - (MD) ABINGDON SURGICAL CENTER PC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $1643.00 | 1629320742 - DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 460788218 - (CO) DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $2353.00 | 1265466288 - TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE | 650963549 - (FL) TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $7900.64 | 1144348194 - ALLE-KISKI MEDICAL CENTER | 251875178 - (PA) HIGHMARK HEALTH | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $1444.00 | 1437871373 - NORTHEAST INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 830979985 - (IN) NORTHEAST INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $1056.00 | 1578643607 - PAIN CENTER LLC | 331048492 - (AR) THE PAIN CENTER OF JONESBORO, LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $1751.00 | 1235695891 - BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 832750618 - (TN) BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $719.00 | 1740394741 - YAMHILL VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER INC. | 931315470 | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $2206.00 | 1881905792 - SURGCENTER PINELLAS, LLC | 271372259 - (FL) SURGCENTER PINELLAS, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $882.00 | 1679737043 - FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER | 261779956 - (GA) FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21016 | $743.00 | 1972568830 - FLORENCE SURGERY CENTER, L.P., FLORENCE SURGERY CENTER | 621551098 - (AL) FLORENCE SURGERY CENTER LP | AL | 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 21016 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21016 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 21016 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21013-CPT | Moderate | Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Face And Scalp, Subfascial (Eg, Subgaleal, Intramuscular); Less Than 2 Cm |
| 21014-CPT | Moderate | Exc Tumor Soft Tiss Face & Scalp Subfascial 2 Cm |
| 21015-CPT | Moderate | Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp; Less Than 2 Cm (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 21016-CPT | High | Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp; 2cm Or Greater (Revised 01/01/2014) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21016. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21016 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.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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