HCPCS C5271 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 | • Outpatient PPS • Skin Substitute Graft Application |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C5271 by major payers:
$404.08
$106.91
$42.17
$340.63
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C5271 | $402.00 | 1356490817 - CHRISTUS CABRINI SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CHRISTUS CABRINI SURGERY CENTER | 204705651 - CHRISTUS CABRINI SURGERY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5271 | $177.00 | 1134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | 720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $5469.00 | 1598766495 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER,INC | 720423635 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $4167.00 | 1861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DC | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | C5271 | $413.00 | 1336103001 - PERKINS PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, LAKE SURGERY CENTER | 481264699 - (LA) LAKE ASC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5271 | $857.00 | 1871584722 - CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA, CHRISTUS COUSHATTA RURAL HEALTH CENTER | 720408984 - (LA) CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA | LA | Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Center (261QC0050X) |
United | C5271 | $748.00 | 1720118102 - CENTRAL LOUISIANA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 264732898 - (LA) CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5271 | $3783.00 | 1861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DC | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | C5271 | $531.00 | 1104181247 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA LLC | 455502071 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5271 | $1154.00 | 1518924109 - TERREBONNE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | 720880258 - (LA) TERREBONNE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $383.00 | 1831183748 - HOMER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 720396868 - (LA) HOMER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $92.00 | 1134300080 - METAIRIE LA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CENTER-METAIRIE | 205904530 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5271 | $1033.00 | 1912909912 - BRFHH SHREVEPORT LLC, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SHREVEPORT | 831173631 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $1200.00 | 1639352875 - NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726013916 - (LA) NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5271 | $1859.00 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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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HCPCS C5271 vs. Other Skin Substitute Graft Application Codes
The HCPCS C5271 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Skin Substitute Graft Application. 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 HCPCS C5271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C2699-HCPCS | Low | Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, not otherwise specified, per source |
| C5271-HCPCS | Moderate | Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area |
| C5272-HCPCS | Low | Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C5271. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C5271 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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