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CPT 22116 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Partial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Spinal Cord Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

62 - Co-Surgeons

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 22116 by major payers:

bcbs

$189.76

uhc

$193.86

aetna

$229.11

cigna

$232.56

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For billing codeCPT 22116
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
22116$312.001780851691 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C.911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$820.001215283866 - EC LASER AND SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WI, LLC454182045 - (WI) EC LASER AND SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WI LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$2830.001881662856 - SILICON VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, LP770495522 - (CA) SILICON VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, L.P.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$200.001528553559 - SURGICAL PAIN CENTER OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC821943675 - (NY) SURGICAL PAIN CENTER OF THE ADIRONDACKS LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$105.001295086049 - WOMENS CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY INC454798001 - (GA) WOMENS CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY INCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$322.001790822864 - NORTHWEST EYE SPECIALISTS,LLC860720868 - (AZ) NORTHWEST EYE SPECIALISTS, P.L.L.C.AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$120.001184894693 - LA/OC SURGICAL CENTER, INC.262108942 - (CA) LAOC SURGICAL CENTER INCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$170.001285692004 - TEC NORTH, LLC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER NORTH201871076 - (TN) TEC NORTH LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$200.001316342579 - ENCINO SURGICAL CENTER LLC471132992 - (CA) ENCINO SURGICAL CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$230.001801825880 - SURGERY CENTER AT RIVER ROAD, LLC, AESTHETIC SURGERY AT HACIENDA DEL SOL760824670 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER AT RIVER ROAD, LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$325.001508040486 - PORTLAND CLINIC, ROGER E. ALBERTY, M.D. SURGICAL CENTER930400952 - (OR) THE PORTLAND CLINIC LLPORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$506.001598083594 - MID-STATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC270673692 - (TN) MIDSTATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$1215.001255353389 - SOMERSET AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC371743209NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$927.001508851213 - FROEDTERT SURGERY CENTER, LLC201499345 - (WI) FROEDTERT SURGERY CENTER, LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22116$100.001740228790 - CAPITAL SURGERY CENTER LLC522325983 - (MD) CAPITAL SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 22116 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 22116 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 22116 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
22110-CPTHighPartial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Spinal Cord Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical
22112-CPTHighPartial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Spinal Cord Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Thoracic
22114-CPTHighPartial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Spinal Cord Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Lumbar
22116-CPTLowPartial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Spinal Cord Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22116. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 22116 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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