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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Surgery To Place Spinal Device, This Procedure Includes Inserting A Screw To A Specific Vertebra And A Flexible Cord (The Tether) Is Attached To Each Screw And Tension Is Placed To Achieve The Desired Degree Of Spine Straightening.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22836 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 22836 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22836 by major payers:
$2,674.09
$2,701.84
$1,572.33
$3,003.50
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CPT 22836
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle
$11,727.00Published rateMile High Surgicenter, LLC
$874.00Published rateCascade Surgicenter, LLC
Cascade Surgicenter LLC
$600.00Published rateBrunswick Endoscopy Center, LLC
Brunswick Endoscopy Center LLC
$400.00Published rateSkin & Mohs Surgery Center, LLC
Skin Mohs Surgery Center LLC
$194.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 22836 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22836 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 22836 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22836-CPT | High | Surgery To Place Spinal Device, This Procedure Includes Inserting A Screw To A Specific Vertebra And A Flexible Cord (The Tether) Is Attached To Each Screw And Tension Is Placed To Achieve The Desired Degree Of Spine Straightening. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22836. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22836 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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