CPT 21343 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21343 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21343 by major payers:

$1,455.23

$1,491.96

$1,522.38

$1,858.26
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21343 | $6250.00 | 1063040731 - POWDER RIVER SURGERY CENTER | 845166436 | WY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $2375.00 | 1770911463 - SALUBRIOUS ASC, LLC | 463866454 - (GA) SALUBRIOUS ASC LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $1800.00 | 1730170564 - SAVANNAH PARTNERS, LLC, ENT SURGICAL CENTER | 582465247 - (GA) SAVANNAH PARTNERS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $1814.00 | 1346215316 - CHESAPEAKE EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 522310068 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5580.00 | 1295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY | 942909203 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5922.00 | 1821332370 - RIVER VALLEY ASC LLC, RIVER VALLEY ASC, LLC | 460758315 - (CT) RIVER VALLEY ASC LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $6756.00 | 1063427557 - CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 134334643 - (CA) CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5002.00 | 1629703236 - NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER, LLC, NORTH CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER | 851383722 - (TX) NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $1737.00 | 1902876212 - SCAC LLC, SURGERY CENTER AT CRANBERRY | 562286973 - (PA) SCAC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $1500.00 | 1184682445 - PORTSMOUTH SURGERY CENTER | 743085624 - (OH) PORTSMOUTH SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5314.00 | 1104990050 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 911798298 - (NM) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5354.00 | 1699777540 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE | 731538769 - (AZ) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5354.00 | 1053764779 - SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | 475425011 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $5249.00 | 1316508252 - MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICENTER LLC | 842130499 - (FL) MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICENTER L | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21343 | $2050.00 | 1689624793 - SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC | 843798404 | FL | 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 21343 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21343 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 21343 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21343. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21343 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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