CPT 22846 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22846 by major payers:
$966.63
$1,048.03
$1,137.54
$1,255.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22846 | $7621.00 | 1629559208 - ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT, LLC, ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT | 823624585 - (AZ) ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $2115.00 | 1801073648 - ELITE ENDOSCOPY LLC | 202722461 - (NV) ELITE ENDOSCOPY LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $4240.00 | 1194813840 - SURGERY CENTER OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS, LLC | 203672837 - (WI) SURGERY CENTER OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $6087.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $2704.00 | 1235255605 - EAGLE EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LLC, EAGLE EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 820521864 - (ID) EAGLE EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $3985.00 | 1649252883 - FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF NACOGDOCHES LLC, NACOGDOCHES SURGERY CENTER | 731589339 - (TX) FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF NACOGDOCHES LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $1472.00 | 1386823854 - THE GLENDALE AZ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, THUNDERBIRD ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 260506545 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $5317.00 | 1447269790 - WEST BEND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 391954169 - (WI) WEST BEND SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $2459.00 | 1407334881 - BEACON ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, BEACON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 311800570 - (OH) BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $10835.00 | 1386086411 - MARION SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462447139 - (FL) MARION SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $6500.00 | 1699054098 - SURGCENTER OF WESTERN MARYLAND, LLC | 272969860 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF WESTERN MARYLAND, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $5592.00 | 1891127981 - PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 352480914 - (OR) PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $2121.00 | 1023071180 - SAHARA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LTD | 752509486 - (NV) SAHARA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LTD | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $947.00 | 1609874254 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MERRILLVILLE, LLC | 223871351 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22846 | $5981.00 | 1578566758 - ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE, LP, ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE | 203833272 - (MO) ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE LP | MO | 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 22846 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22846 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 22846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22845-CPT | Moderate | Anterior Instrumentation; 2 To 3 Vertebral Segments (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 22846-CPT | Moderate | Anterior Instrumentation, 4 To 7 Vertebral Segments |
| 22847-CPT | High | Anterior Instrumentation, 8 Or More Vertebral Segments |
| 22848-CPT | Moderate | Pelvic Fixation (Attachment Of Caudal End Of Instrumentation To Pelvic Bony Structures) Other Than Sacrum (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 22846. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22846 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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