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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 23406 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 | 24Ambulatory Surgical Center 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5114 - Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | A2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600361Sign up to view all 3 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $674.03 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 23406 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $545.93 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 23406 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 23406 by major payers:

$1,013.66
BCBS / Anthem

$1,045.65
UnitedHealthcare

$1,076.84
Aetna

$1,247.18
Cigna
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Hackensack Musculoskeletal Surgery Center, LLC
Hackensack Musculoskeletal Surgery Center LLC
Surgcenter Of White Marsh, LLC
Northeast Regional Surgery Center LLC
Bay Surgery Centers, Clearway Surgery Center Of Glen Burnie
Bay Surgery Centers
Lake Surgery & Endoscopy Center Ltd
Lake Surgery Endoscopy Center Ltd
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 23406 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 23406. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 23395-CPT | Transfer Muscle Shoulder Single |
| 23400-CPT | Reposition Shoulder Blade, Surgery To Reposition The Shoulder Blade (Scapula) And Reorient The Associated Muscles And Tendons. |
| 23405-CPT | Tenomyotomy, Shoulder Area; Single |
| 23406-CPT | Tenotomy Shlder Area; Multi Tendons Through Same Ncision, Tenotomy Shoulder Area; Multiple Tendons Through Same Incision |
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 23406 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
CMS lists CPT 23406 with ASC payment indicator A2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 23406 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0361 and 0761. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.