CPT 27824 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27824 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27824 by major payers:
$438.00
$418.51
$452.88
$535.80
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27824 | $541.00 | 1679523351 - SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTD | 201327093 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $887.00 | 1497705883 - MISSION AMBULATORY SURGICENTER LTD., MISSION SURGERY CENTER | 330355575 - (CA) MISSION AMBULATORY SURGICENTER LTD | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $662.00 | 1477513844 - SAINT CHARLES SURGICAL PAVILION INC | 352100103 - (IN) SAINT CHARLES SURGICAL PAVILION INC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $271.00 | 1073816690 - PENN STATE HERSHEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 274000022 - (PA) PENN STATE HERSHEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $295.00 | 1043690126 - BELLINGHAM UROLOGY GROUP, PLLC | 472435308 | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $175.00 | 1013341734 - CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE, LLC | 814348805 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $186.00 | 1689200305 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $600.00 | 1659810703 - MILWAUKEE SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 814264488 - (WI) MILWAUKEE SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $549.66 | 1215031851 - JAMES FOUTS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 27824 | $275.00 | 1780610576 - FINDLAY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 870620245 - (OH) FINDLAY SURGERY CENTER, LTD | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $84.00 | 1720606932 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | 470687317 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $275.00 | 1669437497 - CASCADE SURGICENTER, LLC | 731677879 - (OR) CASCADE SURGICENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $102.00 | 1073556338 - VALDOSTA PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, PC, NORTH OAK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 261479859 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27824 | $549.66 | 1104832658 - MICHAEL DAVIS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 27824 | $906.00 | 1245635093 - PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464468691 - (CO) PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | 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 27824 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27824 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 27824 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27824-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Weight Bearing Articular Portion Of Distal Tibia (Eg, Pilon Or Tibial Plafond), With Or Without Anesthesia; Without Manipulation |
| 27825-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Weight Bearing Articular Portion Of Distal Tibia (Eg, Pilon Or Tibial Plafond), With Or Without Anesthesia; With Skeletal Traction And/Or Requiring Manipulation |
| 27826-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Fracture Of Weight Bearing Articular Surface/Portion Of Distal Tibia (Eg, Pilon Or Tibial Plafond), With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Fibula Only |
| 27827-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Fracture Of Weight Bearing Articular Surface/Portion Of Distal Tibia (Eg, Pilon Or Tibial Plafond), With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Tibia Only |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27824. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27824 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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