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CPT 22842 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Posterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 3 To 6 Vertebral Segments (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
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 LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 22842 by major payers:

bcbs

$948.57

uhc

$1,058.38

aetna

$1,170.58

cigna

$1,271.03

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For billing codeCPT 22842
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United
22842$283.001922316835 - INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLC272764590 - (WI) INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$300.001952540825 - ROME ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC ASC, INC.261595646 - (GA) ROME ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC ASC INCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$132.001689195786 - SOUTHEAST ATLANTA VASCULAR CARE, LLC820825656 - (GA) SOUTHEAST ATLANTA VASCULAR CARE LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$200.001295339737 - BEST CENTERS OF AMERICA-OHIO, LLC852707643 - (OH) BEST CENTERS OF AMERICAOHIO LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$566.001134262868 - NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC, NORTH SHORE SURGICAL CENTER364120432 - (IL) NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$230.001770008922 - BANNER PHOENIX SURGERY CENTER LLC901182683AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$1300.051568425692 - CHANDRASHEKAR KUMBAR350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (207RC0001X)
United
22842$1708.001013143007 - HARRISON ENDO SURGICAL CENTER LLC263234725 - (NJ) HARRISON ENDO SURGICAL CENTER, LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$150.001619920501 - CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH364532301 - (IL) THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$121.001972232981 - SOUTHPOINT SURGERY CENTER LLC841989776 - (NC) SOUTHPOINT SURGERY CENTER LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$77.001205963568 - BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION231714249 - (PA) BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATIONPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$597.321275145369 - AMY SULLIVAN350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
22842$78.001770551517 - SOUTHERN MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER522315798 - (MD) SOUTHERN MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTERMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$67.001861449571 - KIRURGS, LLC, SURGEONS' SURGICAL CENTER522018568 - (MD) SURGEONS SURGICAL CENTER, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
22842$150.001457826125 - CENTRAL OREGON SURGICAL INSTITUTE, LLC830651822 - (OR) CENTRAL OREGON SURGICAL INSTITUTE LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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
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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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CPT 22842 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 22842 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 22842 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
22840-CPTModeratePosterior Non-Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Harrington Rod Technique, Pedicle Fixation Across 1 Interspace, Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw Fixation, Sublaminar Wiring At C1, Facet Screw Fixation) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
22841-CPTModerateInternal Spinal Fixation By Wiring Of Spinous Processes
22842-CPTModeratePosterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 3 To 6 Vertebral Segments (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
22843-CPTHighPosterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 7 To 12 Vertebral Segments (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22842. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 22842 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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