CPT 26434 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 • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 26434 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 26434 by major payers:
$949.72
$886.98
$925.23
$1,151.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select a payer to view fee schedule data Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for CPT 26434 | ||||||
United | 26434 | $3570.00 | 1174802045 - LEONARDTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 452019132 - (MD) LEONARDTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $3623.00 | 1265466288 - TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE | 650963549 - (FL) TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $2500.00 | 1255397808 - JOLIET SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AMSURG SURGERY CENTER | 742544709 - (IL) JOLIET SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $5513.00 | 1184687626 - PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER, LTD, MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/PARK CENTRAL | 752290624 - (TX) PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1056.00 | 1265624696 - CENTRAL OHIO UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261240704 - (OH) CENTRAL OHIO UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1763.00 | 1053560896 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, NATIONAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $4600.00 | 1437552643 - BEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 465530768 - (TX) BEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1339.00 | 1154440972 - SEBASTOPOL ASC, L.P. | 621560936 - (CA) SEBASTOPOL ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $2846.00 | 1770958522 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, LONGS PEAK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1300.00 | 1609803204 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC, AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON | 270064844 - (NJ) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1650.00 | 1598858714 - MISSION VALLEY HEGIHTS SURGERY CENTER, MISSION VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 261158246 - (CA) POWAY CA MULTI-SPECIALTY ASC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $9098.00 | 1538292990 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH | 752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $1823.00 | 1144370784 - BELLINGHAM EAR NOSE THROAT AND FACIAL SURGERY INC, WHATCOM SURGERY CENTER | 911009308 - (WA) BELLINGHAM EAR, NOSE, THROAT & FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $3353.00 | 1518359181 - ARAPAHOE SURGICENTER, LLC | 472388780 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26434 | $2700.00 | 1649871450 - ADVANCED HEART AND VEIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 844546684 - (CO) ADVANCED HEART AND VEIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | 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 |
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
CPT 26434 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 26434 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 26434 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26428-CPT | High | Repair Of Extensor Tendon, Central Slip, Secondary (Eg, Boutonniere Deformity); With Free Graft (Includes Obtaining Graft), Each Finger |
| 26432-CPT | Moderate | Extensor Tendon Repair, Distal Insertion (''mallet Finger''), Closed, Splinting With Or Without Percutaneous Pin |
| 26433-CPT | Moderate | Rep Tendon Extensor Finger Open |
| 26434-CPT | Moderate | Extensor Tendon Repair, Distal Insertion ( Mallet Finger ), Open, Primary Or Secondary Repair; With Free Graft (Include |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26434. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 26434 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.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 26434) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.