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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 21083 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Custom Artificial Palate, A Prosthesis Made For The Roof Of The Mouth (Palate) From A Cast Model Of Impressions. It Is Used To Restore Oral Functions Such As Chewing Swallowing And Speech.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 11Office 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 58Staged or related procedure during postoperative period 51Multiple procedures |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5164 - Level 4 ENT Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | P3 - Office-based; paid from physician fee schedule practice expense |
| Common Revenue Codes | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,411.52 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 21083 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,133.14 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 21083 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21083 by major payers:
$1,702.97
BCBS / Anthem
$1,956.29
UnitedHealthcare
$1,919.10
Aetna
$1,875.25
Cigna
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CPT 21083
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Upper Bay Surgery Center, LLC
$6,506.00Published rateCapital City Surgery Center, LLC
Capital City Surgery Center LLC
$4,346.00Published rateMichelle Estep
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$2,633.79Published ratePhiladelphia Women'S Center, Inc.
Philadelphia Womens Center Inc
$2,104.00Published rateMichigan Endoscopy Center LLC
$1,079.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 21083 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 21083. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 21082-CPT | Custom Artificial Palate, A Prosthesis Made For The Roof Of The Mouth (Palate) From A Cast Model Of Impressions. It Is Used To Restore Oral Functions Such As Chewing Swallowing And Speech. |
| 21083-CPT | Custom Artificial Palate, A Prosthesis Made For The Roof Of The Mouth (Palate) From A Cast Model Of Impressions. It Is Used To Restore Oral Functions Such As Chewing Swallowing And Speech. |
| 21084-CPT | Custom Artificial Palate, A Prosthesis Made For The Roof Of The Mouth (Palate) From A Cast Model Of Impressions. It Is Used To Restore Oral Functions Such As Chewing Swallowing And Speech. |
| 21088-CPT | Impression And Custom Preparat, Impression And Custom Preparation Facial Prosthesisimpression And Custom Preparation Facial Prosthesis |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21083. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 21083 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 21083 to APC 5164 (Level 4 ENT Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 21083 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 21083 with ASC payment indicator P3: Office-based; paid from physician fee schedule practice expense.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 21083?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 21083 under these revenue codes: 0360. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.