CPT 21183 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21183 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21183 by major payers:

$2,862.38

$3,128.91

$3,127.50

$3,836.19
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21183 | $3705.00 | 1063720365 - WASATCH FRONT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 800612279 | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $3700.00 | 1194489757 - WALNUT CREEK SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 852525715 - (OH) WALNUT CREEK SURGICAL SUITES LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $2332.00 | 1699751289 - EASTLAND MEDICAL PLAZA SURGICENTER, LLC | 371400643 - (IL) EASTLAND MEDICAL PLAZA SURGICENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $5433.00 | 1154956928 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | 833698204 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $3764.00 | 1508197039 - FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 431704371 - FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $940.00 | 1467883496 - KILLER BEES LLC, BLUEGRASS SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 201075292 | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $4734.00 | 1750505756 - SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | 204835578 - (TX) SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $876.00 | 1104857523 - SURGERY CENTER OF ST. JOSEPH, LLC | 371439847 - (MO) SURGERY CENTER OF ST JOSEPH LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $806.00 | 1558327445 - MERCY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 631178796 | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $4000.00 | 1013104389 - TRACY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TRACY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 203762687 - (CA) TRACY SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $2800.00 | 1164986683 - PROFFER SURGICAL CENTER, PLLC | 823343890 - (TX) PROFFER SURGICAL CENTER PLLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $2500.00 | 1003842626 - AMBULATORY CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 200064962 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $4839.00 | 1043297872 - CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 223669777 - (NJ) CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $4226.00 | 1962505354 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH SERVICES OF WACO, PROVIDENCE HEALTH CENTER | 741109636 - (TX) ASCENSION PROVIDENCE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21183 | $1835.00 | 1114035946 - LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC., THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 721121943 - (LA) LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | LA | 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 21183 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21183 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 21183 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21172-CPT | High | Reconstruction Superior-Lateral Orbital Rim And Lower Forehead, Advancement Or Alteration, With Or Without Grafts (Includes Obtaining Autografts) |
| 21175-CPT | High | Reconstruction, Bifrontal, Superior-Lateral Orbital Rims And Lower Forehead, Advancement Or Alteration (Eg, Plagiocephaly, Trigonocephaly, Brachycephaly), With Or Without Grafts (Includes Obtaining Autografts) |
| 21179-CPT | High | Recon All/Maj Forehead/Rim W/Allograft/P |
| 21183-CPT | High | Reconstruction Of Orbital Walls Rims Forehead Nasoethmoid Complex Following Intra- And Extracranial Excision Of Benign Tumor Of Cranial Bone (Eg Fibrous Dysplasia) With Multiple Autografts (Includes Obtaining Grafts); Total Area Of Bone Grafting Greater Than 40 Sq Cm But Less Than 80 Sq Cm |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21183. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21183 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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