HCPCS C7521 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 • Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7521 by major payers:
$811.79
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$8,296.15
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| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C7521 | $4569.00 | 1063406684 - SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, INC. | 580568702 - (GA) SAINT JOSEPHS HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7521 | $1958.00 | 1689736282 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HABERSHAM COUNTY | 922451946 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C7521 | $1762.00 | 1114346962 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (261QF0400X) |
United | C7521 | $6028.00 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 581954432 - (GA) NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7521 | $10433.00 | 1861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DC | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | C7521 | $1762.00 | 1427476670 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT, MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (261QF0400X) |
United | C7521 | $1762.00 | 1891114641 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (261QF0400X) |
United | C7521 | $1762.00 | 1003233180 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, DIALYSIS CENTER AT VALLEYWISE COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER - PHOENIX | 860830701 | AZ | End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Clinic/Center (261QE0700X) |
United | C7521 | $1514.00 | 1104331115 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE CHC - MESA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALTY CLINIC | 860830701 | AZ | Adult Mental Health Clinic/Center (261QM0850X) |
United | C7521 | $13834.00 | 1558394361 - USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC., USC HOSPITAL | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7521 | $1514.00 | 1114346962 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (261QF0400X) |
United | C7521 | $1514.00 | 1427476670 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT, MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (261QF0400X) |
United | C7521 | $6051.00 | 1750358297 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 951683875 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7521 | $5392.00 | 1528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C7521 | $13834.00 | 1497106843 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | 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 C7521 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes
The HCPCS C7521 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures. 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 C7521 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C7520-HCPCS | Moderate | Catheter placement in coronary artery(ies) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation, with catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) includes intraprocedural injection(s) for bypass graft angiography with iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation |
| C7521-HCPCS | Moderate | Catheter placement in coronary artery(ies) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography with right heart catheterization with endoluminal imaging of initial coronary vessel or graft using intravascular ultrasound (ivus) or optical coherence tomography (oct) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention including imaging supervision, interpretation and report |
| C7522-HCPCS | Moderate | Catheter placement in coronary artery(ies) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation with right heart catheterization, with intravascular doppler velocity and/or pressure derived coronary flow reserve measurement (initial coronary vessel or graft) during coronary angiography including pharmacologically induced stress |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7521. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C7521 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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