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CPT 22590 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 Post-Craniocervical
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

62 - Co-Surgeons

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 22590 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,943.55

uhc

$2,121.85

aetna

$2,364.87

cigna

$2,611.67

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For billing codeCPT 22590
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United
22590$1050.001528206141 - HATTIESBURG EYE CLINIC CATARACT & LASIK SURGERY CENTER, LLC200379151 - (MS) HATTIESBURG EYE CLINIC CATARACT LASIK SURGERY CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$3296.001578679726 - SURGEYECARE, INC., SURGEYECARE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP752184300TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$3500.001114984523 - AUGUSTA UROLOGY SURGICENTER, LLC582360326 - (GA) AUGUSTA UROLOGY SURGICENTER, LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$9510.001932636123 - TUCSON DIGESTIVE INSTITUTE LLC, ARIZONA DIGESTIVE INSTITUTE821568426AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$1050.001902958226 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC.262420656 - (AZ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON INCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$3500.001114984523 - AUGUSTA UROLOGY SURGICENTER, LLC582360326 - (GA) AUGUSTA UROLOGY SURGICENTER, LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$9510.001366416125 - TEXAS ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TEXAS ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LL743013713 - (TX) TEXAS ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$4790.431275184293 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES, BEL AIR SURGERY CENTER208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIESMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$11200.001396089108 - TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER275268935 - (NC) TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTERNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$13382.001215000997 - CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITALMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$10063.001710924899 - DMG SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP371474161ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$6000.001891772547 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLC, INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER262609309 - (LA) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$10000.001942775762 - SUMMERPORT SURGERY CENTER, LLC371877771 - (FL) SUMMERPORT SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$11558.001205195716 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN CENTER LLC454651695 - (CA) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22590$11960.001588629604 - GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER DALLAS742411643 - (TX) GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
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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
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 22590 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 22590 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 22590 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
22585-CPTModerateArthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
22586-CPTHighArthrodesis, Pre-Sacral Interbody Technique, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, With Posterior Instrumentation, With Image Guidance, Includes Bone Graft When Performed, L5-S1 Interspace
22590-CPTHighArthrodesis Post-Craniocervical
22595-CPTHighArthrodesis,Poster.Tech,Atlas-Axis,C1-C2

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 22590 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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