CPT 28540 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 | • 11 - Office • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 28540 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28540 by major payers:
$286.31
$260.71
$262.71
$334.78
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 28540 | $125.00 | 1316276512 - WOMEN'S SURGICAL CENTER | 10871079 - (GA) WOMENS SURGICAL CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $70.00 | 1396828323 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF MEMPHIS, LLC | 470920340 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $125.00 | 1003802950 - MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 550837369 - (MN) MINNESOTA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $339.00 | 1720566433 - PAVILION SURGICENTER, LLC, PHYSICIANS PAVILION SURGERY CENTER | 830619935 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $1845.00 | 1770810798 - MIDTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271462435 - (NY) MIDTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $230.00 | 1154911592 - BCC WEST VALLEY LLC | 854264663 - (AZ) BCC WEST VALLEY LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $702.00 | 1225091739 - OUTPATIENT WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SURGERY CENTER, LTD | 432016059 - (TX) OUTPATIENT WOMENS AND CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $172.00 | 1528047040 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621512837 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $347.10 | 1952356289 - HOWARD HEERDT | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 28540 | $555.00 | 1184714214 - GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 10750801 - (GA) GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $300.00 | 1396796249 - TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES, LTD. | 593210851 - (FL) TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $150.00 | 1508857871 - MANATEE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 650826479 - (FL) MANATEE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $199.00 | 1841256302 - NEW ENGLAND PAIN CARE | 760718172 | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $207.00 | 1114302353 - POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464992977 - (MD) POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 28540 | $107.00 | 1558451583 - LIPPY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 205293709 - (OH) LIPPY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | 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 28540 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28540 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 28540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28540-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Tarsal Bone Dislocation, Other Than Talotarsal; Without Anesthesia |
| 28545-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Tarsal Bone Dislocation, Other Than Talotarsal; Requiring Anesthesia |
| 28546-CPT | Moderate | Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Tarsal Bone Dislocation, Other Than Talotarsal, With Manipulation |
| 28555-CPT | High | Open Treatment Of Closed Or Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation, With Or Without Internal Or External Skeletal Fixation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28540. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28540 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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