CPT 27828 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27828 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27828 by major payers:
$1,778.86
$1,767.14
$1,872.56
$2,215.96
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27828 | $5750.00 | 1649500950 - NATIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271343081 - (CA) NATIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $2860.00 | 1457460248 - OSC LLC, OMAHA SURGICAL CENER | 470693440 - (NE) OSC LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $4704.00 | 1154844553 - LONE STAR ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, LONE STAR ENDOSCOPY SOUTHLAKE | 273635726 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $2698.00 | 1669540118 - STEVENS KIM MD AND STEPHEN LIN MD MEDICAL GROUP INC, VALLEY LASER SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 203111961 - (CA) STEVENS KIM MD AND STEPHEN LIN MD MEDICAL GROUP INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $3369.00 | 1700842507 - ARCADIA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP | 752285078 - (CA) ARCADIA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $2162.00 | 1609568922 - BETHESDA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 521915901 - (MD) BETHESDA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $2700.00 | 1730151168 - HAWTHORN PLACE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP, HAWTHORN SURGERY CENTER | 582065044 - (IL) HAWTHORN PLACE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $12899.00 | 1346235058 - EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 861075286 - (WI) EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $9480.00 | 1740318153 - PLAZA SURGERY CENTER, L.P., PLAZA SURGERY CENTER | 770573567 - (CA) PLAZA SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $3274.00 | 1962959296 - RUSH-COPLEY SURGICENTER, LLC, CASTLE SURGICENTER | 384012268 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $6492.00 | 1215116611 - UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205547410 - (MD) UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $811.00 | 1033250618 - MCDOWELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261184708 - (AZ) MCDOWELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $5689.00 | 1336790237 - AURORA ENDOSCOPY SURGICENTER, LLC | 825396997 - (CO) AURORA ENDOSCOPY SURGICENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $705.00 | 1447457403 - BERGEN GASTROENTEROLOGY PC | 222713168 - (NJ) BERGEN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.C. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27828 | $1052.61 | 1063082394 - MATTHEW ANDERSON | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | PA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
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 27828 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27828 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 27828 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 |
| 27828-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 Both Tibia And Fibula |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27828. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27828 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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