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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
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 | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 24344 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 24344 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24344 by major payers:
$1,548.61
$1,470.59
$1,518.80
$1,792.89
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CPT 24344
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
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 CPT 24344 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 24344 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24342-CPT | High | Reinsert Of Rupture Biceps Or Triceps Tndon Distal W/ Or W/, Reinsertion Of Ruptured Biceps Or Triceps Tendon Distal With Or With |
| 24343-CPT | Moderate | Repair Lateral Collateral Ligament, Elbow, With Local Tissue |
| 24344-CPT | High | Reconstruct Elbow Lat Ligmnt, Reconstruction Lateral Collateral Ligament Elbow With Tendon Graft Includes Harvesting Of Graft |
| 24345-CPT | Moderate | Repair Medial Collateral Ligament, Elbow, With Local Tissue |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 24344. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 24344 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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