CPT 23515
Open treatment of a clavicle (collarbone) fracture with internal fixation
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 23515 mean?
CPT 23515 reports open surgical treatment of a fractured clavicle, including internal fixation when performed. Closed treatment of a clavicle fracture without surgery is reported with 23500 or 23505 instead.
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CPT 23515 at a glance
- Code
- 23515
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Optx clavicular fx w/int fix
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $4,818.52 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 23515?
CPT 23515 reports open surgical treatment of a fractured clavicle, including internal fixation when performed. Closed treatment of a clavicle fracture without surgery is reported with 23500 or 23505 instead. Its official short descriptor is "Optx clavicular fx w/int fix", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 23515 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 23515 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 23515 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 23515?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 23515 is $4,818.52 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 23515?
CPT 23515 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.