CPT 22857 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 • 62 - Co-Surgeons • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22857 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22857 by major payers:
$2,268.46
$2,337.77
$2,479.03
$2,895.66
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 22857 | $12989.00 | 1063598597 - CLEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200871085 - (CO) CLEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $8171.00 | 1790167740 - TIDALHEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 474184623 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $10306.00 | 1023359627 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC., EMORY AESTHETIC CENTER | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $1511.00 | 1043239338 - NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 201729172 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $1100.00 | 1992777643 - CAPE CORAL FT MYERS ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GULF COAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER SOUTH | 621767599 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $12255.00 | 1700341468 - PORT WARWICK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832749039 - (VA) PORT WARWICK SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $4500.00 | 1235692120 - LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER AT MARLTON LLC | 833889870 - (NJ) LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER AT MARLTON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $8000.00 | 1326469172 - EHI SURGERY CENTER AUSTIN, LLC | 464266877 - (TX) EHI SURGERY CENTER AUSTIN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $9324.00 | 1285815522 - TLC ASC, LLC, KZMSS AGAIN, LLLP | 201952603 - (FL) TLC ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $7608.00 | 1548296296 - ENT SURGERY CENTER OF AUGUSTA, LLC | 20577882 - (GA) ENT SURGERY CENTER OF AUGUSTA LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $2700.00 | 1679939318 - CRATER LAKE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 475641623 - (OR) CRATER LAKE SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $5858.00 | 1710231642 - ADVANCED REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 461072979 - (IN) ADVANCED REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $4101.00 | 1871593269 - ACADIANA SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 721235496 - (LA) ACADIANA SURGERY CENTER INC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $5495.00 | 1902218456 - TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, TEXAS ENDOSCOPY AT INDEPENDENCE MEDICAL VILLAGE | 470985876 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 22857 | $1000.00 | 1649407180 - PAIN MDS INC | 270279190 - (AZ) PAIN MDS INC | AZ | 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 22857 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22857 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 22857 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22852-CPT | Moderate | Removal Post Segmental Instrument |
| 22855-CPT | High | Removal Of Anterior Instrumentation |
| 22857-CPT | High | Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc) Anterior Approach Including Discectomy To Prepareinterspace (Other Than For Decompression); Single Interspace Lumbar (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23) |
| 22860-CPT | Moderate | Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc) Anterior Approach Including Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Second Interspace Lumbar (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 22857. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 22857 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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