HCPCS C5278 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 | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C5278 by major payers:
$22.94
$54.00
$49.42
$N/A
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C5278 | $723.00 | 1649488511 - TOURO INFIRMARY ANESTHESIA SERVICES | 720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARY | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $96.00 | 1598804486 - SHREVEPORT SURGERY CENTER PTRSHP | 721126552 - (LA) SHREVEPORT SURGERY CENTER OF CADDO PARISH, INC. | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5278 | $495.00 | 1588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE | 263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $688.00 | 1104181247 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA LLC | 455502071 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5278 | $2819.00 | 1720133234 - OCHSNER BAYOU, LLC, OCHSNER ST ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 204670876 - (LA) OCHSNER BAYOU, LLC | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C5278 | $434.00 | 1114929957 - OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PARTNERS, LLC, OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER FOR SIGHT | 721405960 - (LA) OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PARTNERS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5278 | $1033.00 | 1427536325 - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SHREVEPORT LLC, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT | 831173631 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $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 | C5278 | $478.00 | 1265437644 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER | 472667968 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1859.00 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1473.00 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $2288.00 | 1528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1741.00 | 1588665566 - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES,INC, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 581581103 - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $5479.00 | 1841701562 - NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN, INC, NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN | 823914925 - (GA) NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1265.00 | 1316158793 - ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL | 580566257 - (GA) SAINT JOSEPHS HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 C5278 vs. Other Skin Substitute Graft Application Codes
The HCPCS C5278 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 C5278 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C5277-HCPCS | Moderate | Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children |
| C5278-HCPCS | Low | Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| C7500-HCPCS | Low | Debridement, bone including epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed, first 20 sq cm or less with manual preparation and insertion of deep (eg, subfacial) drug-delivery device(s) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C5278. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C5278 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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