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CPT 26030 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 26030 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.

Drain Palm Bursa Mult/Complicated
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee Schedule$465.94 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 26030
Medicaid Fee Schedule$373.615 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 26030

National average reimbursement for CPT 26030 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$676.19

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$661.35

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$685.98

Aetna

Cigna logo

$814.98

Cigna

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CPT 26030
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. South Campus Surgery Center

    INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1659519684Tax ID 35-2038072

    $3,994.00Published rate
  2. Minnesota Eye Laser & Surgery Centers, LLC, Minnesota Eye Laser & Surgery Centers

    Minnesota Eye Laser Surgery Centers LLC

    MNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1316379647Tax ID 46-0505033

    $993.00Published rate
  3. Surgery Center Of Southern Oregon, LLC

    Surgery Center Of Southern Oregon, L.L.C.

    ORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1841286267Tax ID 93-1189291

    $798.00Published rate
  4. Wilmington Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, Inc

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center Inc

    NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1295948339Tax ID 46-3956703

    $523.00Published rate
  5. Msc Ambulatory Surgical Center

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1710032842Tax ID 20-2155076

    $341.00Published rate

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CPT 26030 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The table lists codes related to 26030. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
26010-CPTModerateDrain Finger Abscess
26020-CPTModerateDrain Tendon Sheath Digit/Palm
26025-CPTModerateI & D Palmar Bursa;Single,Ulnaror Radia
26030-CPTModerateDrain Palm Bursa Mult/Complicated

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26030. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 26030 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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