CPT 27700 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 27700 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27700 by major payers:
$939.78
$835.99
$854.05
$1,106.45
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27700 | $3150.00 | 1073713004 - ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER | 205045500 - (CA) ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $2395.00 | 1073598066 - UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LP | 621543096 - (TN) UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $5779.00 | 1528049855 - CENTER FOR AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE EYELID AND ORBITAL SURGERY, CAREOS | 844484446 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $4757.00 | 1891750980 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF S FLORIDA LLLP, MEMORIAL SAME DAY SURGERY CENTERS | 592753716 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $7666.00 | 1447212121 - CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA OUTPATIENT SURGERY, CHRISTUS PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER - NEW BRAUNFELS | 810571409 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $3935.00 | 1275158495 - BCC CHANDLER LLC | 851284830 - (AZ) BCC CHANDLER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $624.00 | 1477562148 - SANI EYE CENTER, INC., SANI EYE SURGERY CENTER | 953764955 - (CA) SANI EYE CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $2227.00 | 1831238773 - CORPUS CHRISTI ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLP, CORPUS CHRISTI ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 202595593 - (TX) CORPUS CHRISTI ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $3637.00 | 1316924632 - CAROLINA BONE & JOINT SURGERY CENTER | 134241163 - (SC) CAROLINA BONE & JOINT SURGERY | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $5433.00 | 1154956928 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | 833698204 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $624.00 | 1154593481 - RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER | 262136928 - (CA) RANCHO MIRAGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $1570.00 | 1255404398 - WARMINSTER AMBULATORY SURGICAL, BUXMONT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 232779763 - (PA) WARMINSTER AMBULATORY SURGICAL | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $1361.00 | 1851354377 - MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | 752367622 - (FL) MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $2280.00 | 1033316765 - VISTA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 260401772 - (TX) VISTA SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27700 | $6775.00 | 1659335438 - RESTON SURGERY CENTER, LP | 113654617 - (VA) RESTON SURGERY CENTER LP | VA | 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 27700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27700 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 27700 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 27700. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27700 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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