CPT 22548 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 • 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22548 by major payers:
$2,464.13
$2,617.87
$2,747.00
$3,202.63
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22548 | $3978.00 | 1538167978 - VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER LTD, VALLEY SURGERY CENTER | 300035229 - (OH) VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER LTD | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $8917.00 | 1922510643 - OPTIMUM SPINE CENTER, LLC, PEACHTREE SPINE & PAIN PHYSICIANS | 320543789 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $4157.00 | 1386603173 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 721470732 - (LA) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER INC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $5300.00 | 1437501145 - NORTH CARE ASC, LLC | 810851059 - (CO) NORTH CARE ASC LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $8917.00 | 1104485440 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE, LLC | 832504492 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $3400.00 | 1881461705 - GLACIER SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 861271667 | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $7468.00 | 1548896095 - CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 833923443 - (MD) CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $9510.00 | 1740778554 - ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 823931790 - (AZ) ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $14409.00 | 1700661212 - PUYALLUP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 931376698 - (WA) PUYALLUP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $7525.00 | 1558323956 - MELBOURNE SURGERY CENTER LP | 582101921 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $3859.00 | 1013096700 - CLEARER VISION, LLC, PERIMETER SURGERY CENTER | 621792483 - (TN) CLEARER VISION, LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $4950.00 | 1730124124 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA INC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA, INC. | 470880655 - (CA) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $9650.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $12834.00 | 1861825986 - VADNAIS HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER LLC, VADNAIS HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER | 371866891 | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22548 | $16991.00 | 1780613521 - LITCHFIELD HILLS SURGERY CENTER | 562441789 - (CT) LITCHFIELD HILLS SURGERY CENTER | CT | 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 22548 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22548 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 22548 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 22548. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22548 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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