CPT 21188 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 • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21188 by major payers:
$1,964.64
$2,176.28
$2,217.26
$2,688.85
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21188 | $1842.00 | 1659625101 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF GRAND JUNCTION LLC | 461251610 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $851.00 | 1730442559 - RETINA INSTITUTE OF INDIANA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272247549 - (IN) RETINA INSTITUTE OF INDIANA SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $1900.00 | 1780752352 - PREMIER SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA LLC | 203502741 - (CA) PREMIER SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $10546.00 | 1538245717 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | 751301362 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $1233.00 | 1447223938 - CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621789882 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY, ASC, LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $970.00 | 1043290653 - SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 650913259 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $3148.00 | 1629320742 - DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 460788218 - (CO) DENVER WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $1547.00 | 1962080853 - NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 862943847 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $3162.00 | 1609871847 - THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 582520623 - (GA) THE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $750.00 | 1932207669 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI | 200669972 - (MS) EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $7862.00 | 1619974219 - ST. JOSEPH'S SURGERY CENTER LP | 201019390 - (CA) ST JOSEPHS SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $786.00 | 1104894369 - VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER INC | 860585124 - (AZ) VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER INC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $5201.00 | 1861041139 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, KADLEC AMBULATORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LEE CAMPUS | 910655392 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $1550.00 | 1326089715 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD, SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER | 860423068 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21188 | $3446.00 | 1831545904 - MGH SURGERY LLC | 472736896 - (WV) MGH SURGERY LLC | WV | 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 21188 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21188 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 21188 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21145-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Lefort I; Single Piece Segment Movement In Any Direction Requiring Bone Grafts -Commercial Rn Review>=8/1/2001: Medicaid Rn Review=8/1/2001-9/30/2020 |
| 21146-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Lefort I; 2 Pieces, Segment Movement In Any Direction, Requiring Bone Grafts (Includes Obtaining Autografts) (Eg, Ungrafted Unilateral Alveolar Cleft) |
| 21147-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Lefort I; 3 Or More Pieces, Segment Movement In Any Direction, Requiring Bone Grafts (Includes Obtaining Autografts) (Eg, Ungrafted Bilateral Alveolar Cleft Or Multiple Osteotomies) |
| 21188-CPT | High | Reconstruction Midface, Osteotomies & Bone Grafts -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 21188. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21188 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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