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CPT 26510 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Cross Intrinsic Transfer
Key FactDetail
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

RT - Right side of body

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 26510 by major payers:

bcbs

$862.26

uhc

$821.96

aetna

$860.23

cigna

$1,066.23

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For billing codeCPT 26510
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United
26510$2795.001114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$3570.001720325160 - SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY, LLC461512703 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$1823.001932438553 - MIDDLESEX CENTER FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY263528303 - (CT) MIDDLESEX CENTER FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$3188.001598083594 - MID-STATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC270673692 - (TN) MIDSTATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$1387.001043612534 - HHC ASC, LLC824195385MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$1319.001699429415 - ST LUKE'S SURGERY CENTER, LLC873243012 - A POSITIVE FOCUS COUNSELING LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$1983.001780218115 - SURGERY CENTER OF FORT WAYNE825163478 - (IN) SURGERY CENTER OF FORT WAYNE LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$576.001891127981 - PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC352480914 - (OR) PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$2771.001336437482 - HEALTHONE RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER800688043COAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$1079.001689679680 - TOSC, LLC, OSC-HMHP, LLC10724836 - (OH) THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTEROHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$2872.001083902423 - CHASKA PLAZA SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TWO TWELVE SURGERY CENTER450975783 - (MN) CHASKA PLAZA SURGERY CENTER LLCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$3353.001639694797 - UCSD CENTER FOR SURGERY OF ENCINITAS, L.P.822326631CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$2880.001750568838 - VIVERE HEALTH DALLAS, LLC, VIVERE-DALLAS SURGERY CENTER364701304 - (TX) VIVERE HEALTH DALLAS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$576.001427134998 - HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC331039828 - (TX) HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL SURGERY CETXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
26510$2375.001659113207 - WILMINGTON ASC LLC870883587NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 26510 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 26510 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 26510 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
26502-CPTModerateReconstruction Of Tendon Pulley, Each Tendon; With Tendon Or Fascial Graft (Includes Obtaining Graft) (Separate Procedure)
26508-CPTModerateRelease Thenar Muscle For Contract
26510-CPTModerateCross Intrinsic Transfer
26516-CPTHighCapsulodesis 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 26510. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 26510 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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