CPT 22532 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22532 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22532 by major payers:

$2,309.24

$2,402.56

$2,586.70

$2,952.18
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22532 | $4800.00 | 1285825075 - SUNNYSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201164055 - (ID) SUNNYSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $8179.00 | 1598349839 - NAADI MANTECA ASC | 863449917 - (CA) NAADI MANTECA ASC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $5468.00 | 1215134564 - EMMAUS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 208939316 - (NJ) EMMAUS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $6770.00 | 1821047499 - RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 680400319 - (CA) RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $2000.00 | 1083000715 - CLEBURNE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 471803806 - (TX) CLEBURNE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $6189.00 | 1275682148 - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC | 232825878 - (PA) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $2256.00 | 1720041536 - CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY LLC | 161553086 - (NY) CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY, L.L.C. | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $9510.00 | 1891175188 - PHOENIX SPINE GOODYEAR ASC, LLC, PHOENIX SPINE SURGERY CENTER | 562311366 - (AZ) PHOENIX SPINE GOODYEAR, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $3608.00 | 1710924881 - GEORGIA DERMASURGERY CENTERS, INC. | 582495671 - (GA) GEORGIA DERMASURGERY CENTERS INC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $7525.00 | 1689133290 - MOHAWK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 830632231 - (FL) MOHAWK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $7504.00 | 1336213099 - SAN GABRIEL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LP | 510470714 - (CA) SAN GABRIEL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $2512.00 | 1043208283 - TRACEY A. SCHMUCKER, M.D., P.A., LOWERY SURGERY CENTER | 262165143 - (AR) TRACEY A SCHMUCKER MD PA | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $1179.00 | 1003888710 - DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 311508446 - (OH) DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $8000.00 | 1154322410 - SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUITES | 383641574 - (IN) SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22532 | $3514.00 | 1417294745 - COAL CREEK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PC, COAL CREEK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 474079291 - (CO) COAL CREEK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PC | CO | 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 22532 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22532 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 22532 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22532-CPT | High | Arthrodesis Lateral Extracavitary Technique Including Minimal Diskectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic |
| 22533-CPT | High | Arthrodesis Lateral Extracavitary Technique Including Minimal Diskectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Lumbar |
| 22534-CPT | Moderate | Arthrodesis, Lateral Extracavitary Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic Or Lumbar, Each Additional Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 22548-CPT | High | Arthrodesis, Anterior Transoral Or Extraoral Technique, Clivus-C1-C2 (Atlas-Axis), With Or Without Excision Of Odontoid Process |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22532. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22532 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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