CPT 27691 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27691 by major payers:
$1,016.03
$1,006.94
$1,071.33
$1,260.61
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27691 | $3197.00 | 1356616064 - CORONA SURGICAL LLC, CORONA SUMMIT SURGICAL CENTER | 900722404 - (CA) CORONA SURGICAL LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $616.00 | 1902428477 - EASTSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261980849 - (AZ) PAINMDS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $2300.00 | 1477949766 - DESCHUTES SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DESCHUTES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 472920584 - (OR) DESCHUTES SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $2781.00 | 1447364682 - RIDGE VIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 800688043 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $1921.00 | 1881276319 - TEXARKANA PAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 844941902 - (AR) TEXARKANA PAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $6506.00 | 1740371665 - SUMMIT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, SUMMIT SURGICAL CENTER | 954810282 - (CA) SUMMIT SURGICAL | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $1354.00 | 1548263619 - AZAR EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 522325381 - (MD) AZAR EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $1814.00 | 1255390670 - CARROLL COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 50576667 - (MD) CARROLL COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $5433.00 | 1831489335 - HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 274935096 - (MD) HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $5433.00 | 1881013142 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | 463891843 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $2100.00 | 1689188823 - FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 823481913 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $2388.00 | 1073505038 - PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582333248 - (SC) PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $5433.00 | 1972886190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $2485.00 | 1235551052 - LONG ISLAND DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 454714972 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27691 | $3229.00 | 1801869847 - AESCULAPIAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, INTERCOASTAL MEDICAL GROUP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 920179499 - (FL) AESCULAPIAN SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | 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 27691 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27691 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 27691 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 27691. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27691 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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