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 | $1191.00 | 1104819366 - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | 720467503 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INC | LA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | C5278 | $2278.00 | 1225050396 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE | 581954432 - (GA) NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $525.00 | 1215194204 - ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 3, ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL | 720655439 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $525.00 | 1215194204 - ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 3, ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL | 720655439 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1858.00 | 1285663856 - ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER INC., ROCKDALE HOSPITAL | 300999841 - (GA) PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1858.00 | 1811940976 - MACON NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, LLC, PIEDMONT MACON NORTH HOSPITAL | 621736985 - (GA) MACON NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $177.00 | 1285835561 - BIENVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC | 743227578 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C5278 | $723.00 | 1649488511 - TOURO INFIRMARY ANESTHESIA SERVICES | 720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARY | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $1409.00 | 1801299375 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER MEDICAL COMPLEX - RIVER PARISHES | 205432782 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 | $79.00 | 1144216847 - RIVER PARK ASC LLC | 721510504 - (LA) RIVER PARK ASC LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | C5278 | $555.00 | 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 | $1082.00 | 1437186111 - PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 582179986 - (GA) PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C5278 | $100.00 | 1255911970 - PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | 842367400 - (LA) PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
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 | 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.
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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