CPT 26236 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • F7 - Right hand, third digit • F2 - Left hand, third digit |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 26236 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 26236 by major payers:
$606.95
$592.46
$623.21
$748.77
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 26236 | $314.00 | 1679556864 - DOCTORS GI PARTNERSHIP LTD, HF SURGERY CENTER AT BABCOCK | 593758988 - (FL) DOCTORS GI PARTNERSHIP LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $1528.00 | 1225579295 - SANTA BARBARA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERS LLC, SANTA BARBARA SURGERY CENTER | 371846158 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $2344.00 | 1821528753 - KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC, JEFFERSON SURGERY CENTER - CHERRY HILL | 472462625 - (NJ) KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $750.00 | 1629462759 - POLARIS CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SPINE SURGERY | 473262863 - (GA) POLARIS CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SPINE SURGERY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $947.00 | 1881113785 - BANNER ESTRELLA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901183954 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $862.00 | 1669405684 - PACIFICOAST AMBULATORY SURGICENTER, LLC., PACIFIC COAST AMBULATORY SURGICENTER | 474003673 - (CA) PACIFICOAST AMBULATORY SURGICENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $1358.00 | 1669021283 - EL DORADO SURGERY CENTER LP, TUCSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 850474225 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $1233.00 | 1083938765 - MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER | 270543475 - (TX) MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $860.00 | 1346918646 - TIMPVIEW ASC, LLC | 872314348 - (UT) TIMPVIEW ASC LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $505.00 | 1689646937 - OCALA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCALA | 621650750 - (FL) OCALA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $916.00 | 1043391188 - SKIN SURGERY CENTER PS, SKIN SURGERY CENTER | 911954101 - (WA) SKIN SURGERY CENTER P. S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $2713.00 | 1225064736 - NMC SURGERY CENTER, L.P., THE SURGERY CENTER OF NACOGDOCHES | 752793512 - (TX) NMC SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $705.00 | 1801949631 - THIBODAUX SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BAYOU REGION SURGICAL CENTER | 320165642 - (LA) THIBODAUX SURGERY CENTER, LLC DBA BAYOU REGION SURGICAL CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $563.50 | 1679612253 - WALKER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 810635117 - (MI) WALKER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26236 | $707.00 | 1518338052 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC | 464112873 - (SC) CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY, LLC | SC | 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 26236 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 26236 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 26236 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26236-CPT | Moderate | Partial Excision (Craterization, Saucerization, Or Diaphysectomy) Of Bone (Eg, For Osteomyelitis); Distal Phalanx Of |
| 26250-CPT | High | Resect Metacarpal Radical |
| 26260-CPT | High | Radical Resection Proximal Or Middle Phalanx Of Finger (Eg Tumor); |
| 26262-CPT | Moderate | Radical Resection Distal Phalanx Of Finger (Eg Tumor) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26236. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 26236 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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