CPT 28122 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 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 28122 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28122 by major payers:

$764.14

$810.12

$848.44

$997.47
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 28122 | $1207.00 | 1114923471 - SURGICARE CENTER OF IDAHO, LLC | 820513482 - (ID) SURGICARE CENTER OF IDAHO LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2353.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2281.00 | 1093444010 - SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA | 223487984 - SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2176.00 | 1083659866 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF SAN ANTONIO LP | 742976746 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2300.00 | 1437794625 - VANCE THOMPSON VISION SURGERY CENTER BILLINGS, LLC | 455323939 | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1232.00 | 1063935286 - CHESNUT INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY | 821592877 - (WA) CLINIC 5C | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2388.00 | 1326142878 - LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 205449574 - (TN) LEBANON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1300.00 | 1487198495 - SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES, LLC | 812002107 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1550.00 | 1750844049 - FORT WORTH SURGICAL CENTER LP | 832752727 - (TX) FORT WORTH SURGICAL CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1685.00 | 1073081501 - MILFORD-FRANKLIN EYE CENTER, LLC | 43287594 - (MA) MILFORD-FRANKLIN EYE CENTER, LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1658.00 | 1154996361 - CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 831876495 - (PA) CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $576.00 | 1871939082 - RAYMOND RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 462035014 - (CA) RAYMOND RENAISSANCE SURGERY CE | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $2388.00 | 1265534556 - SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 651093026 - (FL) SOUTH FLORIDA AMBULATORY SURGI | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $576.00 | 1225058068 - PROCEDURE CENTER OF IRVINE INC., PROCEDURE CENTER OF IRVINE | 330932503 - (CA) PROCEDURE CENTER OF IRVINE INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28122 | $1831.00 | 1760568273 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC., WALLA WALLA CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 910862542 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC. | WA | 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 28122 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28122 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 28122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28072-CPT | Moderate | Synovectomy; Metatarsophalangeal Joint, |
| 28114-CPT | High | Ostectomy, Complete Excision; All Metatarsal Heads, With Partial Proximal Phalangectomy, Excluding First Metatarsal (Eg, Clayton Type Procedure) |
| 28118-CPT | Moderate | Ostectomy Calcaneus Partial |
| 28122-CPT | Moderate | Partial Excision (Craterization, Saucerization, Sequestrectomy, Or Diaphysectomy) Bone (Eg, Osteomyelitis Or Bossing); Tarsal Or Metatarsal Bone, Except Talus Or Calcaneus |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28122. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28122 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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