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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 24500 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 24500 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24500 by major payers:
$494.74
$470.08
$505.90
$585.85
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CPT 24500
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South Jersey Musculoskeletal Institute, LLC, Advanced Surgical Institute
South Jersey Musculoskeletal Institute, LLC
$1,708.00Published rateRiver North Same Day Surgery LLC, Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center River North
North Shore Same Day Surgery LLC
$574.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgery Center LLC, The Center For Same Day Surgery
Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
$395.00Published rateRwmc Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Scottsbluff Surgery Center
Rwmc Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$175.00Published rateHotchkiss And Katzen Ambulatory Surgical Center, Metro Ambulatory Surgical Center
Hotchkiss And Katzen Ambulatory Surgical Center
$41.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24500 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 24500 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 24500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24400-CPT | High | Osteotomy Humerus |
| 24410-CPT | High | Multiple Osteotomies With Real, Multiple Osteotomies With Realignment On Intramedullary Rodhumeral Shaft (Sofield Type Procedure) Multiple Osteotomies With Realignment On Intramedullary Rod |
| 24430-CPT | High | Repair Poorly Healed Bone, Surgery To Repair Upper Arm Bone That Failed To Heal Completely Or Healed In An Improper Position Following Fracture. |
| 24500-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Humeral Sh, Closed Treatment Of Humeral Shaft Fracture Withoutmanipulation Closed Treatment Of Humeral Shaft Fracture Without |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 24500. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 24500 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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