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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 24579 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Surgical Repair Of Broken Arm, Surgery To Repair A Broken Upper Arm Bone (Humerus). The Procedure Can Involve The Use Of Wires Pins Plates Rings Or Screws To Hold The Bone Together. Repair May Include A Prosthesis Or Implant.
| 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 | LTLeft side of body RTRight side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5115 - Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | J8 - Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600960Sign up to view all 4 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $780.25 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 24579 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $622.675 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 24579 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24579 by major payers:
$1,088.42
BCBS / Anthem
$1,127.82
UnitedHealthcare
$1,200.00
Aetna
$1,373.32
Cigna
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CPT 24579
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$9,182.00Published rateLebanon Endoscopy Center LLC, Lebanon Endoscopy Center
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$3,240.00Published ratePalmetto Surgery Center LLC
Palmetto Surgery Center, LLC
$2,645.00Published rateGlsd Medical LLC
$1,236.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24579 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 24579. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 24579-CPT | Surgical Repair Of Broken Arm, Surgery To Repair A Broken Upper Arm Bone (Humerus). The Procedure Can Involve The Use Of Wires Pins Plates Rings Or Screws To Hold The Bone Together. Repair May Include A Prosthesis Or Implant. |
| 24582-CPT | Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation, Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Humeral Condylarfracturemedial Or Lateral With Manipulation Pe Rcutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Humeral Condylar Fracture |
| 24586-CPT | Surgery On Broken Elbow, Surgery To Repair A Break At The Elbow Of The Upper Arm (Humerus) Or One Or Both Of The Lower Arm Bones (Radius Ulna). This Type Of Break Usually Involves Dislocation Of The Elbow Joint. Pins Screws Or Wires May Hold The Bones In Place. |
| 24587-CPT | Optx Partclr Fx&/Dslc Elbw W, Open Treatment Of Periarticular Fracture And/Or Dislocation Of The Elbow (Fracture Distal Humerus And Proximal Ulna And/Or Proximal Radius); With Implant Arthroplasty |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 24579 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 24579 to APC 5115 (Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 24579 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 24579 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 24579?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 24579 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0960, 0975 and 0490. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.