CPT 22533 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22533 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22533 by major payers:
$2,159.23
$2,225.65
$2,367.30
$2,750.77
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22533 | $12291.00 | 1598096802 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER MEMORIAL CITY LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL VILLAGE SURGERY CENTER | 264276930 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $4296.00 | 1245722883 - WOMENS HEALTH CENTER, HAMID ZADEH MD INC | 473398040 - (CA) WOMENS HEALTH CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $3222.00 | 1477628725 - SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC, SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | 202435770 - (SC) SURGERY LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $9650.00 | 1104246446 - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 203905706 - (HI) PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | HI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $9510.00 | 1952749491 - HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462874962 - (VA) HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTER | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $9650.00 | 1972886190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $13680.00 | 1558501916 - ST. FRANCIS MOORESVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 202256900 - (IN) ST. FRANCIS MOORESVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $3898.00 | 1932212511 - PALESTINE LASER & SURGERY CENTER PLLC | 470900270 - (TX) PALESTINE LASER SURGERY CENTER PLLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $9433.00 | 1043236664 - ST. MARY'S AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 593812095 - (VA) ST MARYS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $11424.00 | 1073613162 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 870699657 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $6800.00 | 1417304171 - COLLIN COUNTY ASC, LP, MEDFINITY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER - PLANO | 475615966 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $8939.00 | 1588679179 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF ENCINO LP | 954816334 - (CA) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF ENCINO, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $5835.00 | 1306957485 - FAIRFAX COLON & RECTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 510571797 | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $8163.00 | 1841782539 - MILE HIGH SURGICENTER, LLC | 830543458 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22533 | $9324.00 | 1154387710 - WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY | 752824260 - (AZ) WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER 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 22533 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22533 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 22533 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 22533. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22533 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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