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CPT 21750 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Close Sternotomy Separation W/Wo Debride
Key FactDetail
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 21750

National average reimbursement for CPT 21750 by major payers:

bcbs

$858.29

uhc

$938.74

aetna

$999.14

cigna

$1,136.44

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For billing codeCPT 21750
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
21750$4444.001710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$14053.001659839686 - AURORA SURGERY CENTERS, LLC811401714 - (WI) AURORA SURGERY CENTERS LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$5981.001427422799 - WEBSTER AMBULATORY SUGERY CENTER LP, SUNSET HILLS SURGERY CENTER205953387MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$1691.001033210760 - CARLISLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LTD.251871866 - (PA) CARLISLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LTDPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$2788.001194970418 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCNMAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$8818.001487399168 - WILLOW PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC881643733 - (TX) WILLOW PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$900.001598189342 - MEI SURGERY CENTER LLC, MICHIGAN EYE SURGERY CENTER461591012 - (MI) MEI SURGERY CENTER LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$17168.001326046822 - SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC352087260 - (IN) SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$2560.001588224802 - FLOWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC842131306 - (MS) FLOWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$4170.001861782591 - CENTER FOR AMBULATORY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY LLC, CAMIS270907140 - (NJ) CENTER FOR AMBULATORY AND MININJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$11344.001760035158 - LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC832402528 - (VA) LEIGH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$4724.001558832741 - GRAND AVENUE SURGERY CENTER, LLC831834803 - (CA) GRAND AVENUE SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$1050.001164871075 - CENTRAL ARIZONA GI & LIVER INSTITUTE LLC812583508AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$6365.001699777540 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE731538769 - (AZ) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF TEMPE LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
21750$5012.001295381572 - SOUTH SUBURBAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SOUTH SUBURBAN SURGICAL SUITES842207819 - (IN) SOUTH SUBURBAN SURGICAL SUITES LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 21750 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 21750 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 21750 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
21602-CPTHighExcision Of Chest Wall Tumor Involving Rib(S) With Plastic Reconstruction; Without Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
21603-CPTHighExcision Of Chest Wall Tumor Involving Rib(S) With Plastic Reconstruction; With Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
21750-CPTModerateClose Sternotomy Separation W/Wo Debride
21811-CPTModerateOnce Per Dos Open Treatment Of Rib Fracture W/Internal Fixation, Includes Thoracoscopic Visualization When Performed; Unilateral 1-2 Ribs

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21750. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 21750 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


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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