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CPT 26590 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

Repair Macrodactylia Finger
Key FactDetail
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

F5 - Right hand, thumb

F1 - Left hand, second digit

F3 - Left hand, fourth digit

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 26590
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 26590

National average reimbursement for CPT 26590 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,894.46

uhc

$1,846.09

aetna

$1,902.30

cigna

$2,285.83

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CPT 26590
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Surgical Center At Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLC

    MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1831360247Tax ID 26-1150611

    $2,197.00Published rate
  2. Medstar Surgery Center At Timonium, LLC

    Medstar Surgery Center At Timo

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1033635206Tax ID 82-1874292

    $1,369.00Published rate
  3. Michigan Surgical Center,LLC

    Michigan Surgical Center

    MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1154370146Tax ID 38-3210989

    $890.00Published rate
  4. Battle Creek Endoscopy & Surgery LLC

    Battle Creek Endoscopy & Surgery Center PLLC

    MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1306963020Tax ID 20-1914507

    $593.00Published rate
  5. Southwest Surgery Center LLC

    UTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1225510159Tax ID 82-5304896

    $300.00Published rate

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CPT 26590 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 26590 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 26590 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
26562-CPTHighRpair Of Syndactyly (Web Finger) Ea Web Spac; Complx (Eg Invol, Repair Of Syndactyly (Web Finger) Each Web Space; Complex (Eg Involvi
26587-CPTHighReconstruct.Supernumerary Digit,Soft Tis
26590-CPTHighRepair Macrodactylia Finger
26591-CPTModerateRepair,Intrinsic Muscles Of Hand Specif

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 26590 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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