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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 24344 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Reconstruct Elbow Lat Ligmnt, Reconstruction Lateral Collateral Ligament Elbow With Tendon Graft Includes Harvesting Of Graft
| 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) | J8 - Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate |
| Common Revenue Codes | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,030.42 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 24344 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $820.715 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 24344 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24344 by major payers:
$1,548.61
BCBS / Anthem
$1,470.59
UnitedHealthcare
$1,518.80
Aetna
$1,792.89
Cigna
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CPT 24344
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East Mequon Surgery Center LLC
$10,859.00Published rateAnkeny Medical Park Surgery Center Lc
$4,834.68Published rateAscent Surgery Center LLC
$3,296.00Published rateThe El Dorado Ar Multispecialty Asc LLC, South Arkansas Surgery Center
The El Dorado Ar Multispecialty Asc LLC
$2,000.00Published rateBirmingham Ambulatory Surgical Center, PLLC, Truvista Surgery Center
Birmingham Ambulatory Surgical
$898.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24344 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 24344. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 24342-CPT | Reinsert Of Rupture Biceps Or Triceps Tndon Distal W/ Or W/, Reinsertion Of Ruptured Biceps Or Triceps Tendon Distal With Or With |
| 24343-CPT | Repair Lateral Collateral Ligament, Elbow, With Local Tissue |
| 24344-CPT | Reconstruct Elbow Lat Ligmnt, Reconstruction Lateral Collateral Ligament Elbow With Tendon Graft Includes Harvesting Of Graft |
| 24345-CPT | Repair Medial Collateral Ligament, Elbow, With Local Tissue |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 24344 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 24344 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 24344 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 24344 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 24344?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 24344 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.