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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 22904 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 51Multiple procedures 59Distinct Procedural Service |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5073 - Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $985.33 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 22904 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $770.045 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 22904 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22904 by major payers:

$1,370.37
BCBS / Anthem

$1,440.83
UnitedHealthcare

$1,445.05
Aetna

$1,722.90
Cigna
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Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
Westhealth Surgery Center LLC
Tallahassee Neurosugery Pain Management LLC, Tallahassee Memorial Center For Pain Management
Tallahassee Neurosugery Pain Management LLC
Nephrology Vascular Lab Of Central Alabama Asc LLC
Transsouth Health Care PLLC, Transsouth Health Care PC
Transsouth Health Care, P.C.
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 22904 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 22904. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 22900-CPT | Xcision Tumor Sft Tissue Of Abdomi Wall Subfasci (Eg Intram, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Abdominal Wall Subfascial (Eg Intram |
| 22901-CPT | Xcision Tumor Sft Tissue Of Abdomi Wall Subfasci (Eg Intram, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Abdominal Wall Subfascial (Eg Intram |
| 22904-CPT | Radical Resct Of Tumor (Eg Sarcom) Sft Tissue Of Abdomi Wal, Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Abdominal Wal |
| 22905-CPT | Radical Resct Of Tumor (Eg Sarcom) Sft Tissue Of Abdomi Wal, Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Abdominal Wal |
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 22904 to APC 5073 (Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
CMS lists CPT 22904 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 22904 under these revenue codes: 0360. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.