CPT 38215 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 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • UB • UA |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 38215 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 38215 by major payers:

$54.88

$65.50

$76.38

$81.63
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 38215 | $195.00 | 1841578978 - PHYSICIANS' SURGERY CENTER OF NEVADA LLC | 273741243 - (NV) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF NEVADA LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $319.00 | 1194716191 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OF UNION COUNTY, LLC | 223740023 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $216.00 | 1003909789 - OREGON TRAIL EYE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 200121578 - (NE) OREGON TRAIL EYE SURGERY CENTER INC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $409.00 | 1073763652 - LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LP, LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER LP | 800247391 - (TN) LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $557.00 | 1518920040 - COUNTRYSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LTD | 752400186 - (FL) COUNTRYSIDE SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $110.00 | 1073546875 - STRAND GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 571082826 - (SC) STRAND GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $348.00 | 1063999662 - SOUTHERN KENTUCKY SURGICENTER, LLC, GREENVIEW SURGERY CENTER | 474897131 - (KY) SOUTHERN KENTUCKY SURGICENTER LLC | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $613.00 | 1902063605 - PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER SPU | 232810852 - PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $252.00 | 1689682247 - ST. PETERSBURG ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 203046109 - (FL) ST. PETERSBURG ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $150.00 | 1144827114 - GULFSTREAM SURGICAL FORT WORTH LLC | 851495125 - (TX) GULFSTREAM SURGICAL FORT WORTH | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $322.00 | 1679235584 - ALLINA HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | 872158427 - (MN) ALLINA HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $366.00 | 1437764321 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT PLANTATION | 650663357 - (FL) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $214.00 | 1154805646 - ANNE ARUNDEL-SCA SURGICENTER, LLC, AAMC SURGERY CENTER - ANNAPOLIS | 824763728 - (MD) ANNE ARUNDELSCA SURGICENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $37.00 | 1194999359 - JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA, JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA ASC | 521706931 - (MD) JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 38215 | $125.00 | 1053385856 - JACKSON OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER | 752842260 - (TN) JACKSON OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC, LLC DBA PHYSICIANS SUR | TN | 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 38215 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Codes
The CPT 38215 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems. 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 38215 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38211-CPT | Low | Transplant Preparation Of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells; Tumor Cell Depletion |
| 38212-CPT | Low | Transplant Preparation Of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells; Red Blood Cell Removal |
| 38213-CPT | Low | Transplant Preparation Of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells; Platelet Depletion |
| 38215-CPT | Low | Transplant Preparation Of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells; Cell Concentration In Plasma, Mononuclear, Or Buffy Coat Layer |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 38215. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 38215 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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