CPT 28160 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • T6 - Right foot, second digit |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 28160 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28160 by major payers:
$517.72
$545.99
$548.43
$679.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 28160 | $1196.00 | 1528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1915.00 | 1013471754 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF LANCASTER, LLC | 831133719 - (PA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF LANCASTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1200.00 | 1790197606 - UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 260412126 - (PA) UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $638.00 | 1376574814 - ROCHESTER ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 61683897 - (MI) ROCHESTER ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $917.00 | 1851312771 - COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC | 640926861 - (MS) COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1563.00 | 1497090740 - OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER | 461379031 - (LA) OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTE | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1530.00 | 1609965961 - BROOKINGS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLP | 203272258 - (SD) BROOKINGS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLP | SD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $2859.00 | 1114202892 - ALVARADO EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 453181784 - (CA) ALVARADO EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $343.23 | 1609288356 - ANDREW KRAUSE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 28160 | $2388.00 | 1053453134 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | 331035210 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGICAL CONCEPTS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $638.00 | 1942485305 - 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261539834 - (MD) 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $2101.00 | 1861766016 - HAYS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 274579547 - (TX) HAYS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $825.00 | 1538110713 - CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH LLC | 201606438 - (MS) CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1431.00 | 1023036688 - BAYSIDE AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | 510438152 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28160 | $1068.00 | 1093781601 - GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | 421583360 - (LA) GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | LA | 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 28160 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28160 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 28160 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28114-CPT | High | Ostectomy, Complete Excision; All Metatarsal Heads, With Partial Proximal Phalangectomy, Excluding First Metatarsal (Eg, Clayton Type Procedure) |
| 28124-CPT | Moderate | Partial Excision (Craterization, Saucerization, Sequestrectomy, Or Diaphysectomy) Bone (Eg, Osteomyelitis Or Bossing); Phalanx Of Toe |
| 28126-CPT | Moderate | Condylectomy,Phalangeal Base,Single Toe, |
| 28160-CPT | Moderate | Hemiphalangectomyor Ip Joint Excis,Sing |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28160. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28160 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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