CPT 27888 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 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 27888 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27888 by major payers:
$865.75
$911.36
$903.49
$1,041.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27888 | $6492.00 | 1568867075 - POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 471352116 - (MD) POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $5302.00 | 1902895675 - CAROMONT HEALTH SERVICES, INC., CAROMONT SPECIALTY SURGERY | 561455630 - (NC) CAROMONT HEALTH SERVICES INC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $2266.00 | 1407829773 - LA JOLLA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP, LA JOLLA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621806062 - (CA) LA JOLLA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $2200.00 | 1871519314 - NORTHERN LITHO INC | 161511455 - (FL) NORTHERN LITHO, INC. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $1259.00 | 1326176215 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF ST THOMAS LLC, NGS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621512411 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF ST THOMAS LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $4866.00 | 1366411829 - SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER, L.P., DR. ROY A. HIMELFARB SURGERY CENTER | 251845303 - (PA) SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $3500.00 | 1164480992 - VICTORIA SURGERY CENTER | 742803100 - (TX) VICTORIA SURGERY CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $2575.00 | 1699767210 - SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER INC | 731205988 - (OK) SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER, INC. | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $2995.00 | 1841259694 - ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 770470934 - (CA) ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $5277.00 | 1417077090 - BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 593535262 - (FL) BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $1844.70 | 1396990701 - PEACEHEALTH, ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER | 910565889 - PEACEHEALTH ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $1338.00 | 1871536763 - ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LTD., ROCKFORD ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 363081482 - (IL) ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LTD. | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $4589.00 | 1548456478 - WILMINGTON ASC LLC, WILMINGTON HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 870883587 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $2109.00 | 1265438303 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC | 200149350 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27888 | $3410.00 | 1508911728 - MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL AND NEUROSCIENCE LLC, DELAWARE OUTPATIENT CENTER FOR SURGERY | 161694674 - (DE) DELAWARE OUTPATIENT CENTER FOR SURGERY | DE | 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 27888 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27888 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 27888 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27880-CPT | High | Amputation Leg,Through Tibia And Fibula; |
| 27881-CPT | High | Amputation Leg W Immed Fitting Tech |
| 27882-CPT | Moderate | Amputation Leg; Open, Circular Guilloti |
| 27888-CPT | Moderate | Amputation, Ankle, Through Malleoli Of Tibia And Fibula (Eg, Syme, Pirogoff Type Procedures), With Plastic Closure And Resection Of Nerves |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27888. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27888 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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