CPT 26118 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 26118 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 26118 by major payers:
$1,398.55
$1,446.56
$1,474.90
$1,791.76
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 26118 | $900.00 | 1316233612 - CPMSC CARROLLTON | 274203105 - (GA) CPMSC CARROLLTON | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1381.00 | 1295798346 - SUNRISE FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER, LLC, FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER | 621679326 - (NV) SUNRISE FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1450.00 | 1093726796 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN EYE SURGERY CENTER INC | 810493712 - (MT) ROCKY MOUNTAIN EYE SURGERY CENTER INC | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $760.00 | 1972758183 - DIGESTIVE DISEASE ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY SUITE, LLC | 260448163 - (CT) DIGESTIVE DISEASE ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY SUITE LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1197.00 | 1629576848 - CAROLINA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE, LLC, CAROLINA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE, LLC | 822281290 - (SC) CAROLINA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1150.00 | 1730789231 - ZEO SURGICAL CENTER LLC, LENZA SURGICAL CENTER | 853310734 - (TX) ZEO SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1796.00 | 1013468586 - LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 383992761 - (TX) LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1379.00 | 1295720530 - ELMIRA ASC LLC | 161549510 - (NY) ELMIRA ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $2944.00 | 1639252760 - POST STREET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 943397049 - (CA) POST STREET SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $2586.00 | 1417077090 - BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 593535262 - (FL) BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $1090.00 | 1295385482 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $825.00 | 1649735861 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER-CATONSVILLE LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF CATONSVILLE | 832414671 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERCATONSVILLE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $2353.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $860.00 | 1720268279 - PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 260812886 - (OH) PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26118 | $2206.00 | 1720325160 - SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY, LLC | 461512703 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 26118 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 26118 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 26118 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26111-CPT | Moderate | Ex Tum Vasc Malf Sft Tiss Hand Fngr Subq 1.5 Cm |
| 26113-CPT | Moderate | Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue, Or Vascular Malformation, Of Hand Or Finger, Subfascial (Eg, Intramuscular); 1.5 Cm Or Greater |
| 26115-CPT | Moderate | Excision, Tumor Or Vascular Malformation, Soft Tissue Of Hand Or Finger, Subcutaneous; Less Than 1.5 Cm |
| 26118-CPT | High | Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Hand Or Finger; 3 Cm Or Greater (Revised 01/01/2014) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26118. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 26118 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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