CPT 23491 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 23491 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 23491 by major payers:
$1,380.51
$1,377.00
$1,402.17
$1,713.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 23491 | $3489.00 | 1689133290 - MOHAWK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 830632231 - (FL) MOHAWK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $3275.00 | 1679963912 - FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORANGE COUNTY, LLC | 464731184 - (CA) FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORAN | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $6588.00 | 1730175159 - CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER | 651071112 - (FL) CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $3800.00 | 1306851902 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF IRVINE LP | 571149464 - (CA) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF IRVINE, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $7229.00 | 1780128553 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 814599818 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $6492.00 | 1467601625 - MNH GI SURGICAL CENTER LLC, MNH SURGICAL CENTER | 263094275 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $7888.00 | 1629559208 - ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT, LLC, ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT | 823624585 - (AZ) ORTHOARIZONA SURGERY CENTER GILBERT LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $2641.00 | 1881738607 - NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DAY SURG CIDC | 871142127 - (TX) LION STAR NACOGDOCHES HOSPITAL, LLC DBA NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $1665.00 | 1447388574 - MACON PAIN CENTER, P.C. | 582452607 - (GA) MACON PAIN CENTER, PC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $4350.00 | 1699780247 - CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, LLC | 203140907 - (CA) CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $3739.00 | 1750905618 - RSPS FAYETTEVILLE ASC LLC, RSPS FAYETTEVILLE ASC | 851271440 - (GA) RSPS FAYETTEVILLE ASC LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $6087.00 | 1356396857 - HOLSTON VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 621816864 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $1250.00 | 1194708792 - OPHTHALMOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF FORT WAYNE PC, SURGERY CENTER OF OPHTHALMOLOGY CONSULTANTS | 351581864 - (IN) OPHTHALMOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF FORT WAYNE, P.C. | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $2100.00 | 1023072824 - SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, LLC, THE SURGICAL CENTER AT SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, PA | 222116946 - (NJ) SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, PA | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 23491 | $2500.00 | 1043205040 - ST LUKES SURGICAL CENTER INC | 592407224 - (FL) ST LUKES SURGICAL CENTER INC | FL | 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 23491 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 23491 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 23491 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23480-CPT | High | Osteotomy,Clavic,W/Wo Internal Fix; |
| 23485-CPT | High | Osteotomy, Clavicle, With Or Without Internal Fixation; With Bone Graft For Nonunion Or Malunion (Includes Obtaining Graft And/Or Necessary Fixation) |
| 23490-CPT | High | Prophy Tx W/Wo M.Methacrylate;Clav |
| 23491-CPT | High | Prophylactic Treatment Prox Humerus |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 23491. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 23491 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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