CPT 26650 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 • RT - Right side of body • F5 - Right hand, thumb |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 26650 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 26650 by major payers:
$674.72
$645.60
$665.55
$820.30
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 26650 | $1080.00 | 1922412790 - SENTARA ALBEMARLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, SENTARA KITTY HAWK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 463846081 - SENTARA ALBEMARLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $2206.00 | 1043803877 - PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC, PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURGERY CENTER AT THE PALEY INSTITUTE | 384092545 - (FL) PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $1530.00 | 1144745951 - METROPOLITAN SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 821761609 - (MN) METROPOLITAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $1227.00 | 1003079187 - WASC LLC | 205816792 - (OH) WOOSTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $5402.00 | 1457948630 - METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF LANDMARK, LLC | 842492174 - (TX) METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF LANDMARK LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $519.00 | 1346469731 - AKDHC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 753052504 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $5729.00 | 1659301794 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, LLP, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER | 203233666 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $834.40 | 1417308867 - AHMED TAHA | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 26650 | $5447.00 | 1811101439 - SENTARA OBICI AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC | 260144898 - (VA) SENTARA OBICI AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $1397.00 | 1740491422 - PV PENINSULA PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 208545497 - (CA) PV PENINSULA PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $950.00 | 1609931229 - THE SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE LLC, CENTERONE SURGERY CENTER | 320209201 - (FL) CENTER ONE SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $2353.00 | 1831525112 - LONGLEAF SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462421622 - (FL) LONGLEAF SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $1045.00 | 1417114166 - STONECREEK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 412275749 - (NV) STONECREEK SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $2990.00 | 1881001758 - ASUCH SURGERY CENTER | 455067682 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 26650 | $1168.00 | 1457077174 - BATTLE STREET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 920682808 - (AR) BATTLE STREET SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | 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 26650 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 26650 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 26650 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26641-CPT | Moderate | Close Carpometacarpal Dis W Manip |
| 26645-CPT | Moderate | Red Fx-Bennett |
| 26650-CPT | Moderate | Perc Fix Carpometacarpal Fract Thmb |
| 26665-CPT | Moderate | Open Treatment Of Carpometacarpal Fracture Dislocation, Thumb (Bennett Fracture), Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 26650. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 26650 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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