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CPT 28225 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.

Tenolysis Extensor Foot Single
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 28225
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 28225

National average reimbursement for CPT 28225 by major payers:

bcbs

$468.62

uhc

$537.82

aetna

$556.38

cigna

$650.48

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CPT 28225
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. North Garland Surgery Center LLP, Baylor Scott & White Surgicare - North Garland

    North Garland Surgery Center LLP

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1124083076Tax ID 56-2399993

    $3,500.00Published rate
  2. Tampa Bay Joint And Spine, LLC, Tampa Bay Joint And Spine Surgery Center

    Tampa Bay Joint And Spine LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1063092047Tax ID 85-1259146

    $2,307.00Published rate
  3. Paulsen Street Sugery Center LLC

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1417217183Tax ID 82-4075002

    $1,443.00Published rate
  4. Digestive Health Specialists, PA

    Digestive Health Specialists, P.A.

    NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1538411145Tax ID 56-1242980

    $1,016.00Published rate
  5. Dereje Habitemichael

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    MDInternal Medicine PhysicianNPI 1548780315Tax ID 35-0593390

    $345.25Published rate

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CPT 28225 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 28225 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 28225 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
28225-CPTModerateTenolysis Extensor Foot Single
28226-CPTModerateTenolysis Extensor Foot Multiple

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28225. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 28225 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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