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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 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 28222 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 28222 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28222 by major payers:
$644.71
$681.81
$709.96
$614.41
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CPT 28222
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Lexington Health Inc, Lmc Irmo Asc
Lexington Health Inc
$4,707.00Published rateOrange Avenue Surgery Center, LLC
Orange Avenue Surgery Center LLC
$2,200.00Published rateAxion Spine Outpatient Surgery Center
$1,674.00Published rateProgressive Laser Surgical Institute Ltd
$925.00Published rateSpokane Digestive Disease Center, P.S., South Asc
Spokane Digestive Disease Center P.S.
$527.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 28222 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28222 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 28222 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28222. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28222 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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