CPT 22226 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 • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22226 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22226 by major payers:
$443.38
$501.54
$560.74
$599.72
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22226 | $527.00 | 1144283292 - LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 943419282 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $175.00 | 1225627094 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 851355715 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $109.00 | 1154301240 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON, D.C. | 621543524 - (DC) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP | DC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $150.00 | 1619935483 - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF HILTON HEAD | 611409045 - (SC) OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF HILTON HEAD | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $170.00 | 1205152618 - 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 | 22226 | $222.00 | 1104990050 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 911798298 - (NM) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $1135.00 | 1801058292 - METROPOLITAN SURGICAL INSTITUTE, LLC | 204513856 - (NJ) METROPOLITAN SURGICAL INSTITUTE | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $404.00 | 1689633588 - SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLC, DIMARINO-KROOP-PRIETO GI ASSOC | 200478348 - (NJ) SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $269.00 | 1295897106 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | 364419691 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER, LLC DBA SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $665.00 | 1215548524 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $73.00 | 1548710775 - LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 371833798 - (NE) LINCOLN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $489.00 | 1750491205 - ENT SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTA,LLC | 200075229 - (GA) ENT SURGERY CENTER OF ATLANTALLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $150.00 | 1255792453 - MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO, INC, CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE #351 | 300888250 - (OH) MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $150.00 | 1992022297 - MID VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 263177194 - (CA) MID VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22226 | $566.00 | 1881969269 - SURGERY CENTRE OF SW FLORIDA LLC, CAPE HEALTH SURGERY CENTER | 454068750 | FL | 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 22226 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22226 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 22226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22220-CPT | High | Spine Osteotomy,Anterior,Corr.Deform,1 S |
| 22222-CPT | High | Osteotomy Spine Ant Appr-Thoracic |
| 22224-CPT | High | Spine Osteotomy,Anterior,Corr.Deform,1 S |
| 22226-CPT | Moderate | Osteotomy Of Spine, Including Discectomy, Anterior Approach, 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 22226. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22226 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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