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CPT 22533 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Arthrodesis Lateral Extracavitary Technique Including Minimal Diskectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Lumbar
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

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 22533 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,159.23

uhc

$2,225.65

aetna

$2,367.30

cigna

$2,750.77

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For billing codeCPT 22533
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United
22533$6267.001922003052 - EAST OREGON SURGERY CENTER, LLC200209992 - (OR) EAST OREGON SUREGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$3275.001942637301 - MICHIANA SURGERY CENTER, LLC461007801 - (IN) MICHIANA SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$2874.001629675285 - ORTHOARKANSAS SPINE INSTITUTE PROCEDURE CENTER LLC852741945 - (AR) ORTHOARKANSAS SPINE INSTITUTE PROCEDURE CENTER LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$8000.001053835983 - GROUP SURGICAL PARTNERS INTEGRATED LLC, LEGENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY - FRISCO821249116 - (TX) GROUP SURGICAL PARTNERS INTEGRATED LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$2382.001730124561 - SURGERY CENTER OF WESTON LLC650933685 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF WESTON LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$4006.001982641064 - PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER LLC, PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER10740204 - (MA) PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER, LLCMAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$4296.001245722883 - WOMENS HEALTH CENTER, HAMID ZADEH MD INC473398040 - (CA) WOMENS HEALTH CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$4400.001972030161 - ADVANCED VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC820697854 - (CO) ADVANCED VISION SURGERY CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$3898.001932212511 - PALESTINE LASER & SURGERY CENTER PLLC470900270 - (TX) PALESTINE LASER SURGERY CENTER PLLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$3222.001477628725 - SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC, SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC202435770 - (SC) SURGERY LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$7562.001366406233 - MIDDLE TENNESSEE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P.621699667 - (TN) MIDDLE TENNESSEE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$500.001396852570 - EAGLE PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES PA, EAGLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER561847193 - EAGLE PHYSICIANS & ASSOCIATES, P.A.NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$9324.001154387710 - WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY752824260 - (AZ) WARNER PARK SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$6000.001336510486 - SACRAMENTO HEART AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, INC475284840 - (CA) SACRAMENTO HEART AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22533$9510.001952749491 - HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTER, LLC462874962 - (VA) HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTERVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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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.

CodeComplexityDescription
22532-CPTHighArthrodesis Lateral Extracavitary Technique Including Minimal Diskectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic
22533-CPTHighArthrodesis Lateral Extracavitary Technique Including Minimal Diskectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Lumbar
22534-CPTModerateArthrodesis, 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-CPTHighArthrodesis, 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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