CPT 28531 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 • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 28531 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28531 by major payers:
$417.16
$468.95
$453.07
$559.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 28531 | $979.00 | 1023074291 - ARIZONA EYE INSTITUTE & COSMETIC LASER CENTER LLC | 860950533 - (AZ) ARIZONA EYE INSTITUTE COSMETIC LASER CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $622.00 | 1588644520 - WESTGLEN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, WESTGLEN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621707329 - WESTGLEN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $1700.00 | 1134218167 - WASHINGTON ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, INC, PS | 910905625 - (WA) WASHINGTON ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $1356.00 | 1699246181 - DEERBROOK ASC LLC | 823478937 - (TX) DEERBROOK ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $11154.87 | 1366819799 - PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES-SUBURBAN HOSPITAL LLC | 472819044 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $2924.00 | 1952720674 - BOUNTIFUL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364581088 | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $873.00 | 1316969058 - BETHESDA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 521915901 - (MD) BETHESDA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $806.00 | 1548216914 - UPPER CUMBERLAND PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 450470832 - (TN) UPPER CUMBERLAND PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $4826.00 | 1164486809 - SAINT LUKE'S SURGICENTER | 470853481 - (MO) SAINT LUKES SURGICENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $700.00 | 1457325573 - ST GEORGE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, ST. GEORGE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 43650097 - (UT) ST GEORGE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $2621.00 | 1740673953 - MANCHESTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, DES PERES SQUARE SURGERY CENTER | 205953313 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $1080.00 | 1295258416 - PUMPKIN PATCH AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, ORLANDO AVENUE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 475078896 - (FL) PUMPKIN PATCH AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $1056.00 | 1083144653 - GREATER PITTSBURGH SURGERY LLC | 821512721 - (PA) GREATER PITTSBURGH SURGERY LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $3500.00 | 1578530226 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT. WORTH LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE FORT WORTH | 208303422 - (TX) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT WORTH LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28531 | $1495.00 | 1356314249 - COLUMBIA ASC LLC, COLUMBIA GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621657449 - (SC) THE COLUMBIA ASC, LLC | SC | 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 28531 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28531 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 28531 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28360-CPT | High | Reconstruction, Cleft Foot |
| 28530-CPT | Low | Closed Treatment Of Broken Small Bone In Tendon Attached To Great Toe |
| 28531-CPT | Moderate | Open Treatment Of Fracture Of Fracture Of A Small Bone Within A Tendon In The Foot |
| 28600-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Tarsometatarsal Joint Dislocation; Without Anesthesia |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28531. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28531 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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