CPT 27848 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 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27848 by major payers:
$1,118.58
$1,100.06
$1,079.17
$1,354.03
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27848 | $5981.00 | 1578566758 - ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE, LP, ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE | 203833272 - (MO) ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $6492.00 | 1659748184 - SURGCENTER OF THE POTOMAC, LLC | 472311914 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF THE POTOMAC, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1088.00 | 1376692129 - STUART CARDON, CASCADE FOOT AND ANKLE PLLC | 205179809 - (WA) STUART CARDON DBA CASCADE FOOT & | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1175.00 | 1871847319 - WISCONSIN LASER AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 461222222 | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1760.00 | 1962031807 - CVP SURGERY CENTER IVY POINTE, LLC | 311473421 - CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $5000.00 | 1558313544 - MINNESOTA VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 203371241 - (MN) MINNESOTA VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $6588.00 | 1790104248 - METRO SURGERY CENTER, LLC, METRO SURGERY CENTER, LP | 810587498 - (AZ) METRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $4600.00 | 1154318103 - OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC, OPTUM - KEMP SURGERY CENTER | 910214500 - THE EVERETT CLINIC, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1664.00 | 1760414056 - VAN DYCK ASC, LLC | 621817203 - (TN) VAN DYCK ASC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $4202.00 | 1689699597 - NAPA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 680366295 - (CA) NAPA SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $6588.00 | 1538390539 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1550.00 | 1689059222 - GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 465647464 - (NY) GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $7888.00 | 1679504690 - SANTA CLARITA SURGERY CENTER LP | 202829660 - (CA) SANTA CLARITA SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $3772.00 | 1063164960 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF VIERA, LLC | 872178964 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF VIERA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27848 | $1750.00 | 1982782934 - GREATER LAFAYETTE HEALTH SERVICES, UNITY SURGICAL CENTER | 352099067 - (IN) UNITY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | IN | 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 27848 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27848 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 27848 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 | Moderate | Red Disloc-Ankle Wo Anesthesia |
| 27842 | Moderate | Clo Tx Ank Disloc W/Anes W/Wo Fix |
| 27846 | High | Open Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation, With Or Without Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation; Without Repair Or Internal Fixation |
| 27848 | 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 27848. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27848 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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