CPT 22216 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22216 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22216 by major payers:
$482.06
$502.42
$567.89
$602.29
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22216 | $215.00 | 1790066876 - CAROMONT HEALTH SERVICES, INC., CAROMONT ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 561455630 - (NC) CAROMONT HEALTH SERVICES INC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $37.00 | 1285633818 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522208568 - (MD) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $300.00 | 1225252257 - EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER INC, CASCADIA SURGICAL | 274532347 - (WA) EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER INC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $622.90 | 1629097639 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC., <UNAVAIL> | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 22216 | $770.00 | 1053381236 - METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | 621659904 - (TN) METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $89.00 | 1730152869 - BEL AIR ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, HARFORD ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621827593 - (MD) BEL AIR ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $574.00 | 1003861998 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA | 621817952 - (TN) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $91.00 | 1508209743 - CRESCENT VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462070269 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $127.00 | 1790714525 - PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OF MERIDIAN, LLC | 710898618 - (MS) PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OF MERIDIAN LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $124.00 | 1134777832 - PETERS ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 842583326 - (NC) PETERS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $92.00 | 1689604886 - SOUTH COUNTY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270133073 - (FL) SOUTH COUNTY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $574.00 | 1003813221 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 742894406 - (FL) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $1886.00 | 1447489695 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, L.L.C., VIRTUA CENTER FOR SURGERY | 208643005 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $150.00 | 1982074001 - CLINICAL ASSOCIATES P A, CLINICAL ASSOCIATES, ASC | 465765243 - (MD) CLINICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22216 | $574.00 | 1720325160 - SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY, LLC | 461512703 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY LLC | 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 22216 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22216 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 22216 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22210-CPT | High | Osteotomy Spine Post Appr-Cervical |
| 22212-CPT | High | Spine Osteotomy,Posterior,Corr.Deform,1 |
| 22214-CPT | High | Osteotomy Spine Post Appr-Lumbar |
| 22216-CPT | Moderate | Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 1 Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To 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 22216. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22216 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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