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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 24071 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 | 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| 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 | 03600361Sign up to view all 11 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $391.79 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 24071 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $307.43 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 24071 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24071 by major payers:

$552.33
BCBS / Anthem

$556.44
UnitedHealthcare

$579.97
Aetna

$680.39
Cigna
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Culpeper Surgery Center LLC
Culpeper Surgery Center, LLC
West End Surgical, LLC, Oregon Surgical Institute
West End Surgical LLC
Mission Valley Hegihts Surgery Center, Mission Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
Poway Ca Multi-Specialty Asc LLC
Johns Hopkins Surgery Centers Series
Johns Hopkins Surgery Center Series
Fresno Endoscopy Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24071 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 24071. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 24065-CPT | Biopsy Of Tissue Under Skin, A Procedure To Remove A Sample Of Soft Tissue From Near The Skin Surface For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 24066-CPT | Biops Sft Tissue Of Upper Arm Elbow Area; Deep (Subfasci Or, Biopsy Soft Tissue Of Upper Arm Or Elbow Area; Deep (Subfascial Or In |
| 24071-CPT | Xcision Tumor Sft Tissue Of Upper Arm Elbow Area Subcutane, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Upper Arm Or Elbow Area Subcutaneous; |
| 24073-CPT | Ex Arm Elbow Tum Deep 5 Cm, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Upper Arm Or Elbow Area Subfascial Eg Intramuscular 5 Cm Or Greater |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 24071. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 24071 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 24071 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 24071 under these revenue codes: including 0360, 0361, 0761, 0510 and 0975. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.