CPT 26508 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 26508 by major payers:
$891.80
$869.07
$910.47
$1,126.53
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 26508 | $1528.00 | 1326114869 - EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 201482218 - (TX) EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $934.00 | 1669895512 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OF SOMERVILLE LLC, SOMERSET AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 371743209 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $1179.00 | 1366982845 - JACKSONVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY | 384016302 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $940.00 | 1760807127 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER AT GLENDALE ADVENTIST, LLC | 464085815 - (CA) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER AT GLENDALE ADVENTIST LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $3908.00 | 1881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC | 742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $477.00 | 1629041157 - THE WESTLAKE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC, LLC, WESTLAKE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 621748633 - (CA) THE WESTLAKE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $2898.00 | 1649827973 - PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL, PARK NICOLLET SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER | 410132080 - (MN) PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $1233.00 | 1215548524 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $679.00 | 1720268279 - PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 260812886 - (OH) PEARL ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $523.00 | 1518070879 - EHLERS EYE SURGERY LLC | 270079770 - (WA) EHLERS EYE SURGERY LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $1664.00 | 1073505038 - PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582333248 - (SC) PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $539.00 | 1275802183 - PRECISION VISION SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 731097247 - (OK) EDWARD D. GLINSKI, D.O. & ACCOCIATES, INC. | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $813.00 | 1154590271 - UNITY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, UNITY SURGICAL CENTER | 352099067 - (IN) UNITY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $800.00 | 1881193183 - SOUTHSIDE SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 823920550 - (TX) SOUTHSIDE SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26508 | $600.00 | 1811028293 - IEC SURGICAL CENTERS LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER | 204233454 - (MO) IEC SURGICAL CENTERS LLC | MO | 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 26508 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 26508 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 26508 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26502-CPT | Moderate | Reconstruction Of Tendon Pulley, Each Tendon; With Tendon Or Fascial Graft (Includes Obtaining Graft) (Separate Procedure) |
| 26508-CPT | Moderate | Release Thenar Muscle For Contract |
| 26510-CPT | Moderate | Cross Intrinsic Transfer |
| 26516-CPT | High | Capsulodesis M-P Joint 1 Digit |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26508. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 26508 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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