CPT 28286 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 • T9 - Right foot, fifth digit • T4 - Left foot, fifth digit |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28286 by major payers:

$548.87

$591.53

$585.81

$734.53
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 28286 | $1045.00 | 1629078043 - NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK, LLC, OVERLAND PARK SURGERY CENTER | 364130546 - (KS) NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1220.00 | 1538579313 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH DALLAS | 462356251 - (TX) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH DALLAS | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1325.00 | 1275542011 - NORTH CRESCENT SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 201764601 - (GA) NORTH CRESCENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1597.00 | 1225042575 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | 931265552 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $2307.00 | 1275198673 - UROLOGY ASC- PHOENIX, LLC, UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 320586987 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $3777.00 | 1164732426 - NORWALK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272394942 - (CT) NORWALK SURGERY CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1423.00 | 1184083958 - SOUTHERN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 800867721 - (GA) SOUTHERN SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $4623.00 | 1417922915 - FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD SURGERY CENTER, LLC, INOVA SURGERY CENTER @ FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD | 542018390 - (VA) INOVA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $544.00 | 1194959809 - BEVERLY HILLS REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LP | 263718069 - (CA) BEVERLY HILLS REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1968.00 | 1437615929 - BANNER ENTICARE TEMPE SURGERY CENTER LLC, BANNER TEMPE SURGERY CENTER | 833567835 - (AZ) BANNER ENTICARE TEMPE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1523.00 | 1285213009 - UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE, LLC, UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE | 372002744 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1750.00 | 1861648404 - MUSKEGON SC, LLC, MUSKEGON SURGERY CENTER | 203244346 - (MI) MUSKEGON SC, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1180.00 | 1518450790 - VIRGINIA ENT SURGERY CENTER INC | 541052755 - (VA) VIRGINIA EAR, NOSE & THROAT ASSOCIATES, P.C. | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $544.00 | 1689200305 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28286 | $1864.00 | 1942292545 - CAPITAL REGION AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 141819902 - (NY) CAPITAL REGION AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | 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 28286 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28286 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 28286 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28285-CPT | Moderate | Repair Hammertoe |
| 28286-CPT | Moderate | Hammertoe Operation;Cock-Up 5th Toe-Plas |
| 28288-CPT | Moderate | Ostectomy, Partial, Exostectomy Or Condylectomy, Single, Metatarsal Head, First Through Fifth, Each Metatarsal Head, |
| 28289-CPT | Moderate | Hallux Rigidus Correction With Cheilectomy Debridement And Capsular Release Of The First Metatarsophalangeal Joint; Without Implant. (Desc Revised 1/1/2017) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28286. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28286 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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