CPT 27218 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27218 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27218 by major payers:
$1,708.96
$1,632.92
$1,664.13
$2,001.10
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27218 | $874.00 | 1225123227 - COMPREHENSIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | 770533953 - (CA) COMPREHENSIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $393.00 | 1811090350 - GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 621770173 - (TN) GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $846.00 | 1376885400 - MD ANAHEIM SURGERY CENTER INC | 462311690 - (CA) MD ANAHEIM SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $563.00 | 1033294640 - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY EYE INSTITUTE PA | 222489176 - (NJ) NORTHERN NEW JERSEY EYE INSTITUTE, P.A. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $444.00 | 1962080853 - NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 862943847 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $530.00 | 1013021682 - PHOENIX EYE SURGICAL CENTER PLC, CENTRAL PHOENIX SURGICAL CENTER | 860905556 - (AZ) PHOENIX EYE SURGICAL CENTER PL | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $661.00 | 1336254770 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE DESERT | 330708059 - (CA) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE DESERT | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $2761.00 | 1154454460 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD | 751438726 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $2183.00 | 1457370447 - ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200446252 - (CT) ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $487.00 | 1306958103 - NEI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC PC | 232429169 - (PA) NEI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC PC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $825.00 | 1821276353 - PEND OREILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 300430739 - (ID) PEND OREILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $518.00 | 1568460889 - EYE ASSOCIATES OF MANATEE LLP, EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY CENTER | 650105559 - (FL) THE EYE ASSOCIATES | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $3557.00 | 1497352934 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC, LMC LEXINGTON ASC | 852276567 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $894.00 | 1780206292 - GREECE ASC, LLC, CORNERSTONE SURGERY CENTER | 824108616 - (NY) GREECE ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27218 | $997.00 | 1508135658 - SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS LLC | 450581955 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS LLC | GA | 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 27218 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27218 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 27218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27197-CPT | Low | Closed Treatment Of Posterior Pelvic Ring Frac- Ture(S) Dislocation(S) Diastasis Or Subluxation Of The Ilium Sacroiliac Joint And/Or Sacrum With Or Without Anterior Pelvic Ring Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S) Of The Pubic Symphysis And/ Or Superior/Inferior Rami Unilateral Or Bila- Teral; Without Manipulation |
| 27198-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Posterior Pelvic Ring Frac- Ture(S) Dislocation(S) Diastasis Or Subluxation Of The Ilium Sacroiliac Joint And/Or Sacrum With Or Without Anterior Pelvic Ring Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S) Of The Pubic Symphysis And/ Or Superior/Inferior Rami Unilateral Or Bila- Teral Without Manipulation |
| 27215-CPT | Moderate | Open Treatment Of Iliac Spine(S), Tuberosity Avulsion, Or Iliac Wing Fracture(S), Unilateral, For Pelvic Bone Fracture Patterns That Do Not Disrupt The Pelvic Ring, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed |
| 27218-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Posterior Pelvic Bone Fracture And/Or Dislocation, For Fracture Patterns That Disrupt The Pelvic Ring, Unilateral, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed (Includes Ipsilateral Ilium, Sacroiliac Joint And/Or Sacrum) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27218. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27218 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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