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CPT 00529 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Anesthesia For Closed Chest Procedures; Mediastinoscopy And Diagnostic Thoracoscopy Utilizing One Lung Ventilation
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 00529

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 00529 by major payers:

bcbs

$59.39

uhc

$55.85

aetna

$57.34

cigna

$55.41

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For billing codeCPT 00529
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United
00529$57.501063808160 - PAMELA CHIA954395492CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$61.001881213965 - JOSHUA CHIU943281663CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$60.001336609445 - GABRIEL FREGOSO680334324CACritical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LC0200X)
United
00529$55.001811366644 - BRENTON ALEXANDER237064656 - HEALING THE SOULCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$57.001407807100 - MOHAN ETTYREDDY203459547 - (OH) ADVANCED ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$58.001942443361 - MY LIU202936136 - (CA) BLUE EAGLE ANESTHESIA INC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$86.001710943170 - JAE LEE954377219CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$38.001437217767 - JAMIE TAYLOR954135977 - (CA) ALL CARE MEDICAL GROUP INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$70.001437656220 - JASON POWELL351925641 - (IN) INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BALL MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$38.001326404948 - MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATES PC473499029 - (CA) MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATESCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$113.001265526941 - ERIC LEFEVER680273974 - SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
00529$128.691245434190 - DOMINIKA MOTAS943281657CAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00529$55.501972893790 - NAVID ALEM954401759CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
00529$67.091649037474 - PREETHY MATHEW943281660CAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
00529$63.001114940855 - VICTOR WONG330359522CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 00529 vs. Other Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures Codes

The CPT 00529 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Intrathoracic 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 CPT 00529 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
00524-CPTLowAnes Closed Chest; Pneumocentesis
00528-CPTModerateSnf,Nfor Icfmror Other Residential Facility - Visit Byrhc/Fqhcpractitioner To Other Non-Rhc/Fqhcsite (E.G., Scene Of Accident)
00529-CPTModerateAnesthesia For Closed Chest Procedures; Mediastinoscopy And Diagnostic Thoracoscopy Utilizing One Lung Ventilation
00532-CPTLowAnes Access Central Venous Circulation

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 00529. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 00529 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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