Below are the 11 additional surgical codes, as well as the average cost of each procedure, using data from CMS’ physician fee schedule search tool.
Note: Procedure costs listed are the facility price, which is the price for providers that accept the Medicare fee schedule.
|
Code |
Procedure |
Payment amount |
|
21194 |
Reconstruct lower jaw w/graft |
$1,389.01 |
|
21195 |
Reconstruct lower jaw w/o fixation |
$1,307.80 |
|
23470 |
Reconstruct shoulder joint |
$1,182.07 |
|
23472 |
Reconstruct shoulder join |
$1,422.08 |
|
27006 |
Incision of hip tendon |
$710.22 |
|
27702 |
Reconstruct ankle joint |
$950.89 |
|
29868 |
Meniscal transplant knee w/scope |
$1,643.76 |
|
33289 |
TCAT implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor |
$320.57 |
|
37192 |
Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter |
$1,234.78 |
|
60260 |
Repeat thyroid surgery |
$1,234.78 |
|
Ultrasound ablation/therapeutic intervention, other than uterine leiomyomata, with MRI guidance |
Device portion of the service is payable at 120% of the invoice cost. |
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