CPT 22556 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22556 by major payers:
$2,174.66
$2,253.20
$2,423.79
$2,774.66
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22556 | $1000.00 | 1588667208 - BRADFORD PARKWAY SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 20562180 - (MO) BRADFORD PARKWAY SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $3920.00 | 1275519373 - PROGRESSIVE LASER SURGICAL INSTITUTE LTD | 200172711 - (PA) PROGRESSIVE LASER SURGICAL INSTITUTE LTD | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $9834.00 | 1023071560 - MEDICAL PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES, L.P., MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/FORT WORTH | 621489404 - (TX) MEDICAL PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $4176.00 | 1720001928 - CAMPBELL CLINIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 621826300 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $9000.00 | 1083715148 - ASC SURGICAL VENTURES, LLC, OSMC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 351995261 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $21741.00 | 1043605934 - SEASIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 472399984 - (FL) SEASIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $9834.00 | 1104947357 - TARRANT COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LP | 710985084 - (TX) TARRANT COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $5495.00 | 1508871211 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER, LTD | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $4191.00 | 1104822808 - AGMG ENDOSCOPY CENTER A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP | 330885760 - (CA) AGMG ENDOSCOPY CENTER A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $9264.00 | 1487978789 - CENTER OF MOREHEAD CITY, LLC, THE SURGICAL CENTER OF MOREHEAD CITY | 272095799 - (NC) SURGICAL CENTER OF MOREHEAD | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $9510.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $4224.00 | 1821285073 - GLENDORA CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, GLENDORA DIGESTIVE DISEASE INSTITUTE | 205732678 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $3040.00 | 1053385328 - MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY SERVICES LLC | 470808172 - (NE) MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY SERVICES, LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $13955.00 | 1508837899 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER NORTHWEST, LLP, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER GREATER HEIGHTS | 200689650 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER NORTHWEST LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22556 | $3035.00 | 1346308962 - PODIATRY ASSOCIATES AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS LLC | 522210174 | MD | 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 22556 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22556 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 22556 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22551-CPT | High | Surgical Service Bundle Includes All Surgery Related Health Services Which Are Incurred In Connection With An Approved Outpatient Surgical Procedure, Billed Via The Agreed Upon Cpt Codes And Reimbursed At A Single Payment Rate Including All Services Such |
| 22552-CPT | Moderate | Surgical Service Bundle Includes All Surgery Related Health Services Which Are Incurred In Connection With An Approved Outpatient Surgical Procedure, Billed Via The Agreed Upon Cpt Codes And Reimbursed At A Single Payment Rate Including All Services Such |
| 22554-CPT | High | Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Cervical Below C2 |
| 22556-CPT | High | Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22556. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22556 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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