CPT 21435 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 • 23 - Emergency Room • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21435 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21435 by major payers:
$1,708.06
$1,836.68
$1,905.69
$2,295.09
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21435 | $1144.00 | 1497750426 - NEW ALBANY OUTPATIENT SURGERY, LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF NEW ALBANY | 232722876 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $4730.00 | 1932530284 - VP SURGERY CENTER OF AUBURN LLC | 371668651 - (WA) VP SURGERY CENTER OF AUBURN LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $2504.00 | 1558344846 - ALGONQUIN ROAD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364337493 - (IL) ALGONQUIN ROAD SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $3003.00 | 1770598591 - BOISE CENTER FOR FOOT SURGERY PLLC, MILLENNIUM SURGERY CENTER | 820477586 - (ID) BOISE CENTER FOR FOOT SURGERY PLLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $2039.00 | 1679526297 - WEST BLOOMFIELD SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKES SURGERY CENTER | 200449191 - (MI) WEST BLOOMFIELD SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $2693.00 | 1518208883 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $5020.00 | 1649223124 - CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER,LLC, CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $8825.00 | 1184922353 - PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270289493 - (TX) PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $13172.00 | 1396901542 - TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 750972805 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $5249.00 | 1972886190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $2450.00 | 1194815639 - CEDAR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 200208975 - (UT) CEDAR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $3253.00 | 1003887225 - CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 742863853 - (TX) CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $2465.73 | 1346209798 - VERNON TAYLOR | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 21435 | $1530.00 | 1346698602 - MARION EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 263644916 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21435 | $3712.00 | 1720059421 - MINNESOTA EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, MINNESOTA EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTERS | 460505033 - (MN) MINNESOTA EYE LASER SURGERY CENTERS LLC | MN | 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 21435 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21435 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 21435 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21422-CPT | Moderate | Open Lefort I Fract |
| 21423-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Palatal Or Maxillary Fracture (Lefort I Type); Complicated (Comminuted Or Involving Cranial Nerve Foramina), Multiple Approaches |
| 21432-CPT | Moderate | Red Fx Open-Lefort 3 Type |
| 21435-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Craniofacial Separation (Lefort Iii Type); Complicated, Utilizing Internal And/Or External Fixation Techniques (Eg, Head Cap, Halo Device, And/Or Intermaxillary Fixation) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21435. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21435 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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