CPT 21073 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 Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21073 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21073 by major payers:
$446.01
$503.04
$511.04
$645.24
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21073 | $572.00 | 1841952397 - SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | 853643949 - (OK) SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $2392.00 | 1588190904 - TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 821289045 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1352.00 | 1720407273 - BRONX SC LLC, EMPIRE STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 273045919 - (NY) BRONX SC LLC DBA EMPIRE STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $742.00 | 1558339424 - PREMIER SURGERY CENTER | 352206509 - (CA) PREMIPREMIER SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1073.00 | 1689222317 - FLAGSTAFF BONE & JOINT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, SURGERY CENTER AT FLAGSTAFF BONE & JOINT | 832734129 - (AZ) FLAGSTAFF BONE JOINT SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $502.00 | 1265770572 - PHILADELPHIA SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 454790325 - (PA) PHILADELPHIA SURGERY CENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $730.00 | 1770019200 - GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER LLC, GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER | 461115901 - (GA) GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $941.00 | 1952540825 - ROME ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC ASC, INC. | 261595646 - (GA) ROME ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC ASC INC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1379.00 | 1164582649 - STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS, LLC, STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER | 200943974 - (TX) STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER OF TEXAS, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $694.00 | 1548785116 - NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC., NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE INC | 351298573 - (IN) NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC. | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $646.00 | 1336143148 - MARIN OPHTHALMIC SURGERY CENTER | 680297790 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1094.00 | 1356729636 - R CHOICE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 473918510 - (NE) R CHOICE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1225.00 | 1164584066 - NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE LLC | 200433367 - (IL) NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $582.00 | 1487657862 - FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED, FILLMORE EYE CLINIC ASC | 272444464 - (NM) FILLMORE EYE CLINIC, INC. | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21073 | $1512.00 | 1104006006 - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205755383 - (CA) PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | 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 21073 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21073 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 21073 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21050-CPT | High | Condylecyomy Temporomandibular |
| 21060-CPT | High | Meniscectomy Temporomandibular |
| 21070-CPT | Moderate | Coronoidectomy Unilateral |
| 21073-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Manipulation Of Temporomandibular Joint, Tmj, Therapeutic, Requiring An Anesthesia Service- Rn Review: Medicaid>=5/14/2011, Commercial>=7/5/2011 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21073. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21073 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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