CPT 21244 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21244 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21244 by major payers:
$1,347.52
$1,380.65
$1,462.81
$1,717.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21244 | $3000.00 | 1801228481 - CENTER FOR SPINE INTERVENTIONS ASC 1 LLC | 462221027 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $5249.00 | 1104974310 - NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER, LLP, NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER | 205537270 - (TX) NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $5354.00 | 1629508387 - WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813254698 - (FL) WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $680.00 | 1952373086 - CRYSTAL RIVER ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, CITRUS ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER | 621666148 - (FL) CRYSTAL RIVER ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $824.00 | 1407801509 - ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 223625894 - (NJ) ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTERLLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $5020.00 | 1801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING | 455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $1361.00 | 1215307012 - BAY AREA SURGICENTER, LLC, BRANDON SURGERY CENTER | 474961128 - (FL) BAY AREA SURGICENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $11291.00 | 1245287697 - EAGLE HIGHLANDS SURGERY CENTER LLC, EAGLE HIGHLANDS SURGERY CENTER | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $1233.00 | 1588665665 - CERTIFIED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, CASC | 522031681 - (MD) CERTIFIED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $5249.00 | 1265534556 - SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 651093026 - (FL) SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGI | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $678.00 | 1689657058 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY, LTD | 341866635 - (OH) CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY LTD | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $12577.00 | 1730126863 - ST. DAVID'S HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP, ST. DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER | 742781812 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $5354.00 | 1861071250 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK | 832780608 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $3877.00 | 1255001525 - ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER- BROOKLYN PARK, LLC | 871746250 - (MN) ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BROOKLYN PARK LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21244 | $900.00 | 1891701611 - ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 223777761 - (NJ) ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NJ | 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 21244 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21244 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 21244 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21240-CPT | High | Arthroplasty Temporomandib Unil |
| 21242-CPT | High | Arthroplasty Tmj Alloplastic Agent |
| 21243-CPT | High | Arthroplasty Tmj W/Pros Jnt Replace |
| 21244-CPT | High | Reconstruction Of Mandible, Extraoral, With Transosteal Bone Plate -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 21244. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21244 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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