CPT 27256 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27256 by major payers:
$404.10
$406.80
$424.44
$517.86
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27256 | $445.00 | 1346249604 - ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER | 201685516 - (MO) ST MARYS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $179.00 | 1972711471 - NOVI SURGERY CENTER LLC, NOVI SURGERY CENTER | 201600650 - (MI) NOVI SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $99.00 | 1215994280 - SLOAN EYE CLINIC, ARKANSAS SURGERY CENTER | 710815680 - (AR) SLOAN EYE CLINIC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $1500.00 | 1386624815 - QUALITY SURGICENTER LLC | 421480973 - (IA) QUALITY SURGICENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $230.00 | 1760907919 - BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901182684 - (AZ) BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $180.00 | 1013417351 - BURNSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 821290460 - (OR) BURNSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $230.00 | 1336131143 - PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC, GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 860970374 - (AZ) PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $380.00 | 1346845138 - SURGERY CENTER AT COTTONWOOD, LLC | 854085692 - (UT) SURGERY CENTER AT COTTONWOOD LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $780.00 | 1265486849 - FEATHERSTONE PARTNERSHIP LP, ROCKFORD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 363861021 - (IL) THE FEATHERSTONE PARTNERSHIP L. P. | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $2079.00 | 1730146861 - CONROE SURGERY CENTER 2, LLC | 760697645 - (TX) CONROE SURGERY CENTER 2 LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $1528.00 | 1396774543 - WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 383661215 - (WI) WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $537.50 | 1811220429 - SURGICARE OF MANHATTAN, LLC | 205679305 - (NY) SURGICARE OF MANHATTAN LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $238.00 | 1649208679 - AKRON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT AKRON GENERAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER | 10672877 - (OH) AKRON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $566.00 | 1316947609 - AMARILLO ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LP | 752893120 - (TX) AMARILLO ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27256 | $533.53 | 1609038868 - CHAD LINK | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
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 27256 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27256 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 27256 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27250-CPT | Moderate | Clo Tx Hip Disloc Traum Wo Anes |
| 27253-CPT | High | Open Tx Hip Disloc Traum Wo Int Fix |
| 27254-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Hip Dislocation, Traumatic, With Acetabular Wall And Femoral Head Fracture, With Or Without Internal Or External Fixation |
| 27256-CPT | Moderate | Treatment Of Spontaneous Hip Dislocation (Developmental, Including Congenital Or Pathological), By Abduction, Splint Or Traction; Without Anesthesia, Without Manipulation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27256. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27256 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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