CPT 27279 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 • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27279 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27279 by major payers:
$890.55
$1,016.50
$1,037.05
$1,268.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27279 | $9000.00 | 1063459451 - CARROLL COUNTY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 522165022 - (MD) CARROLL COUNTY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $5928.00 | 1841342789 - SURGERY CENTER JV, THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE | 621230866 - (AL) THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $1182.86 | 1811092307 - GINA HUHNKE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 27279 | $4872.00 | 1558782268 - HOUSTON SURGERY CENTER | 464007273 - (TX) HOUSTON SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $3378.00 | 1235240813 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200145190 - (MS) NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $6000.00 | 1407812498 - LOYOLA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OAKBROOK LP | 364119522 - (IL) LOYOLA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OAKBROOK LP | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $10867.00 | 1275067068 - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER, INC, UMHCSC ASC EPISODIC BUNDLE | 465444821 - (MN) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $9650.00 | 1366559122 - HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER | 331107194 - (CO) HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $1700.00 | 1255493482 - GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF HICKORY, LP, GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 205740206 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $9442.00 | 1447364682 - RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 800688043 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $9510.00 | 1912434697 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $9324.00 | 1861071250 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK | 832780608 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $9324.00 | 1750565594 - PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER -ODESSA, LLC | 651274446 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27279 | $1182.86 | 1063649101 - SIMEON ZOU | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | 27279 | $3932.00 | 1710952130 - MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 521888989 - (MD) MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC. | MD | 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 27279 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27279 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 27279 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27254-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Hip Dislocation, Traumatic, With Acetabular Wall And Femoral Head Fracture, With Or Without Internal Or External Fixation |
| 27258-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Spontaneous Hip Dislocation (Developmental, Including Congenital Or Pathological), Replacement Of Femoral Head In Acetabulum (Including Tenotomy, Etc); |
| 27266-CPT | Moderate | Clo Tx Post Hip Disloc W/Anes |
| 27279-CPT | Moderate | Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixing Device |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27279. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27279 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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