CPT 21142 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 • 80 - Assistant surgeon • 52 - Reduced Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21142 by major payers:
$1,857.86
$1,846.09
$1,974.19
$2,308.98
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21142 | $10989.00 | 1902052350 - SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 263169180 - (WI) THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $2415.00 | 1619998523 - UPSTATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562186977 - (SC) UPSTATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $2494.00 | 1427005313 - WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC PS, WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911602128 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $4574.00 | 1659443042 - HALLANDALE OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER,LTD | 200244303 - (FL) HALLANDALE OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTERLTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $1666.00 | 1740413400 - ATLANTIC SURGERY & LASER CENTER LLC | 262041000 - (FL) ATLANTIC SURGERY LASER CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $6042.00 | 1336148360 - BOULDER COMMUNITY MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BOULDER SURGERY CENTER | 201391702 - (CO) BOULDER COMMUNITY MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $3275.00 | 1326045014 - GROVE PLACE SURGERY CENTER ,LLC | 10619096 - (FL) GROVE PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $1250.00 | 1588879266 - BAYSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, EAST GREENWICH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200207545 - (RI) BAYSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | RI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $7391.00 | 1598729329 - SURGICARE OF ST ANDREWS LTD | 611276561 - (FL) SURGICARE OF ST ANDREWS LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $6506.00 | 1992796742 - SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY, LP, SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 202511329 - (TX) SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $5354.00 | 1528077658 - PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PRINCE WILLIAM SURGERY CENTER | 770594498 - (VA) PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $5237.00 | 1982672283 - ROSEVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LP, ROSEVILLE SURGERY CENTER | 202468557 - (CA) ROSEVILLE SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $2600.00 | 1033734728 - ORANGE COUNTY SURGICAL CENTER | 851774434 - (CA) ORANGE COUNTY SURGICAL CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $4234.00 | 1144283292 - LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 943419282 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21142 | $805.00 | 1750312435 - CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLC | 203643513 - (AZ) CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLC | AZ | 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 21142 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21142 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 21142 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21138-CPT | High | Reduction Forehead; Contouring And Application Of Prosthetic Material Or Bone Graft (Includes Obtaining Autograft) |
| 21139-CPT | High | Reduction Forehead; Contouring & Setback Of Anterior Frontal Sinus Wall- Rn Review <9/10/2021 |
| 21141-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Lefort I; Single Piece Segment Movement In Any Direction Without Bone Graft -Commercial Rn Review>=1/1/1996: Medicaid Rn Review=1/1/1996-9/30/2020 |
| 21142-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Lefort I; 2 Pieces Segment Movement In Any Direction Without Bone Graft -Commercial Rn Review>=1/1/1996: Medicaid Rn Review=1/1/1996-9/30/2020 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21142. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21142 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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