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CPT 28116 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

LT - Left side of body

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 28116
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 28116

National average reimbursement for CPT 28116 by major payers:

bcbs

$967.33

uhc

$994.90

aetna

$1,066.64

cigna

$951.16

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CPT 28116
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Grove City Medical Center

    PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1831254788Tax ID 25-1340370

    $8,999.88Published rate
  2. Channel Islands Surgicenter Lp

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1144287665Tax ID 77-0418197

    $2,335.00Published rate
  3. Della Evans

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INGeriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianNPI 1588644744Tax ID 35-0593390

    $1,365.02Published rate
  4. Surgery Center At The Reserve, P.A., Inc.

    Surgery Center At The Reserve PA Inc

    ARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1639615297Tax ID 81-4665763

    $1,020.00Published rate
  5. Eyecare Surgery Center, LLC

    Eyecare Surgery Center LLC

    MSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1821336371Tax ID 46-1073660

    $613.00Published rate

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CPT 28116 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 28116 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 28116 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
28110-CPTModerateOstectomy Partial Xcision Fifth Metatarsal Head (Bunionette), Ostectomy Partial Excision Fifth Metatarsal Head (Bunionette) (Separ
28111-CPTModerateOstectmy,Complete Exc;1st Meta.Head
28112-CPTModerateOstectomy Comple Xcision; Other Metatarsal Head (Second Third, Ostectomy Complete Excision; Other Metatarsal Head (Second Third Or
28116-CPTModerateOstectomy,Excis Of Tarsal Coalition

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28116. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 28116 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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