CPT 27846 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 27846 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27846 by major payers:
$1,026.91
$980.06
$1,002.20
$1,225.04
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27846 | $3240.00 | 1649350844 - NORTHERN PLAINS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 450447247 - (ND) NORTHERN PLAINS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | ND | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $1912.00 | 1992785232 - NORTHWEST FLORIDA A S C LP, NORTHWEST FLORIDA GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER | 621647401 - (FL) NORTHWEST FLORIDA A S C LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $2362.00 | 1578593224 - K S MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, KELSEY-SEYBOLD ASC | 842241460 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $5000.00 | 1477905271 - KATY ASC, LP, ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR & SURGERY CENTER AT METHODIST WEST HOUSTON | 813141435 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $4774.00 | 1184749673 - WAYNE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 223535325 - (NJ) WAYNE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $8818.00 | 1982716106 - THR/STT SOUTHLAKE ASC, LLC | 262429878 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $1650.00 | 1922187103 - NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER | 710807771 - (AR) NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $3943.00 | 1609400290 - ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 844818321 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $3075.00 | 1093748527 - WOODHAMS LASER & LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | 582631668 - (GA) WOODHAMS LASER LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $3515.00 | 1932430816 - SURGCENTER OF GREENBELT, LLC | 270408064 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GREENBELT LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $1154.00 | 1770557233 - MESA AZ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, DESERT ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 510426858 - (AZ) THE MESA AZ ENDOSCOPY ASC, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $1063.00 | 1295710002 - SCOTTSDALE EYE SURGERY CENTER, P.C | 860566687 - (AZ) SCOTTSDALE EYE SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $19891.56 | 1831254788 - GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER | 251340370 - GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $6489.00 | 1508978990 - WOODBRIDGE CENTER LLC, ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER AT WOODBRIDGE HILLS | 30553583 - (MI) WOODBRIDGE CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27846 | $4650.00 | 1619333010 - ORANGE ASC, LTD, ORTHOPEDIC ONE SURGERY CENTER AT EASTON | 464700223 - (OH) ORANGE ASC LTD DBA ORTHOPEDIC ONE SURGERY CENTER AT EASTON | OH | 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 27846 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27846 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 27846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27840-CPT | Moderate | Red Disloc-Ankle Wo Anesthesia |
| 27842-CPT | Moderate | Clo Tx Ank Disloc W/Anes W/Wo Fix |
| 27846-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation, With Or Without Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation; Without Repair Or Internal Fixation |
| 27848-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation, With Or Without Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation; With Repair Or Internal Or External Fixation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27846. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27846 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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