CPT 27690 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 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27690 by major payers:
$807.21
$859.61
$905.71
$1,079.95
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27690 | $3200.00 | 1083851497 - GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA, GEORGIA UROLOGY ASC GWINNETT | 550846177 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $1355.00 | 1760447866 - MOBILE-SC, LTD, MOBILE SURGERY CENTER | 630883553 | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $846.00 | 1659903292 - RACINE DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 844211105 - (WI) RACINE DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $1001.00 | 1033162631 - EYE SURGERY CENTER-NORTHLAND LLC | 201938574 - (MO) EYE SURGERY CENTERNORTHLAND LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $5354.00 | 1215091087 - CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD, CHRISTUS SPOHN TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | 753049514 - (TX) CORPUS CHRISTI SURGICARE LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $5020.00 | 1043303894 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC, LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES | 650953183 - (FL) DRS. OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $4261.00 | 1124771985 - WAKEMED SURGERY CENTER | 874584595 - (NC) WAKEMED SURGERY CENTER | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $4704.00 | 1649793613 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BLUE STAR, LLC | 812931756 - (TX) BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BLUE STAR LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $5153.00 | 1306486634 - FREDERICKSBURG ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 834398314 - (VA) FREDERICKSBURG ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $910.00 | 1972156842 - NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MEDICAL PLAZA ENDOSCOPY | 736048282 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $3850.00 | 1720434731 - NEW BRAUNFELS SPINE & PAIN SURGERY | 472062067 - (TX) NEW BRAUNFELS SPINE PAIN SURGERY | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $3499.00 | 1821047499 - RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 680400319 - (CA) RIVERSIDE SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $1401.00 | 1235285628 - DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER L.L.C., DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER | 311596557 - (OH) DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $3500.00 | 1194283267 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 832213387 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27690 | $6506.00 | 1376906354 - PREMIER AT EXTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 474302293 - (PA) PREMIER AT EXTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | PA | 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 27690 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27690 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 27690 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27690-CPT | Moderate | Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon (With Muscle Redirection Or Rerouting); Superficial (Eg, Anterior Tibial Extensors Into Midfoot) |
| 27691-CPT | High | Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon (With Muscle Redirection Or Rerouting); Deep (Eg, Anterior Tibial Or Posterior Tibial Through Interosseous Space, Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Or Peroneal Tendon To Midfoot Or Hindfoot) |
| 27692-CPT | Low | Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon (With Muscle Redirection Or Rerouting); Each Additional Tendon (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 27700-CPT | Moderate | Arthroplasty Ankle |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27690. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27690 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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