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CPT 28220 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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.

Tenolysis Flexor Foot Single
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 28220
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 28220

National average reimbursement for CPT 28220 by major payers:

bcbs

$523.97

uhc

$592.04

aetna

$611.87

cigna

$722.19

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CPT 28220
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1295887727Tax ID 75-1047527

    $6,245.00Published rate
  2. Gardendale Surgical Associates, LLC

    Gardendale Surgical Associates

    ALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1730318353Tax ID 20-5936644

    $2,206.00Published rate
  3. Mgh Surgery LLC

    WVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1831545904Tax ID 47-2736896

    $1,563.00Published rate
  4. Indiana Pain Centers-Evansville LLC

    Indiana Pain Centersevansville LLC

    INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1124526306Tax ID 82-3643604

    $1,223.00Published rate
  5. Kristi Cottrell

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    CANurse PractitionerNPI 1942224001Tax ID 35-0593390

    $373.48Published rate

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CPT 28220 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 28220 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 28220 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
28220-CPTModerateTenolysis Flexor Foot Single
28222-CPTModerateTenolysis Flexor Foot Multiple
28230-CPTModerateTenotomy Open Tndon Flexor; Foot Sngle Or Multi Tndon(S) (Sep, Tenotomy Open Tendon Flexor; Foot Single Or Multiple Tendon(S) (Sep
28232-CPTModerateTenotomy Open Tndon Flexor; Toe Sngle Tndon (Sepa Proc), Tenotomy Open Tendon Flexor; Toe Single Tendon (Separate Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 28220 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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