CPT 21485 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 | • 11 - Office • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 50 - Bilateral Procedure • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21485 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21485 by major payers:
$1,182.17
$1,024.69
$1,138.97
$1,447.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 21485 | $500.00 | 1962513788 - SURGERY CENTER OF DECATUR LP | 481272405 - (AL) SURGERY CENTER OF DECATUR, LP | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1000.00 | 1326469172 - EHI SURGERY CENTER AUSTIN, LLC | 464266877 - (TX) EHI SURGERY CENTER AUSTIN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1850.00 | 1033668587 - LANCASTER SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 812461923 - (OH) LANCASTER SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $690.00 | 1326374844 - CREEKSIDE SURGERY SUITE | 680319558 - (CA) SHAHRIAR MABOURAKH, M.D. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $611.00 | 1336605351 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF DUNDALK | 832407319 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $928.00 | 1760907919 - BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901182684 - (AZ) BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $957.00 | 1174010011 - DTC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OCC SURGERY CENTER AT INVERNESS | 825181311 - (CO) DTC SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $533.00 | 1003889379 - THE WALDORF ENDOSCOPY ASC, LLC, WALDORF ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621806186 - (MD) THE WALDORF ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1895.00 | 1740236454 - PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY MANAGEMENT LLC, PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 204920880 - (VA) PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY MANAGEMENT, LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $390.00 | 1447685458 - CHECKERSPOT SURGERY CENTERS, LLC | 463181931 - (MD) CHECKERSPOT SURGERY CENTERS LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1276.00 | 1588260343 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD | 854111089 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER WELLSWOOD LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1258.00 | 1053714758 - TEXAS PRECISION SURGERY CENTER | 471332895 - (TX) TEXAS PRECISION SURGERY CENTER L | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $370.00 | 1215400320 - SURGERY CENTER AT GATEWAY LLC | 823763830 - (MI) SURGERY CENTER AT GATEWAY LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $1192.00 | 1942299441 - PAIN CARE OF NORTH TEXAS, LLC | 200081985 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 21485 | $669.00 | 1194291401 - AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, LTD | 860495569 - (AZ) AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS SURGEONS LTD | AZ | 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 21485 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21485 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 21485 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21461-CPT | High | Open Mandible Fract Wo Int Fix |
| 21465-CPT | High | Open Treat Mandibular Condylar Frac |
| 21470-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Complicated Mandibular Fracture By Multiple Surgical Approaches Including Internal Fixation, Interdental Fixation, And/Or Wiring Of Dentures Or Splints |
| 21485-CPT | High | Closed Treatment Of Temporomandibular Dislocation; Complicated (Eg, Recurrent Requiring Intermaxillary Fixation Or Splinting), Initial Or Subsequent |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21485. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21485 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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