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CPT 01829 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 Diagnostic Arthroscopic Procedures On The Wrist
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist

QK - Medical direction of two, three or four concurrent anesthesia procedures

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 01829

National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01829 by major payers:

bcbs

$55.64

uhc

$55.62

aetna

$56.11

cigna

$18.17

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For billing codeCPT 01829
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United
01829$81.441083635528 - DONALD ANDERSON330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSMCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$56.001306330063 - MINA KAZEMIAN800927296CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$90.001871630319 - CHRISTOPHER REEVES461617561 - (NY) NORTH SHORE-LIJ ANESTHESIOLOGY PCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$55.001790777696 - JACK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL756004585 - (TX) FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITALTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
01829$86.001922487545 - HOWARD ZEE300802553CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$53.001053569475 - STEPHANIE MOTIE464150987 - (CA) VALLEY CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUPCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$71.001780046599 - ALLISON NYE471138512 - (OR) TUALITY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCAPediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X)
United
01829$45.001619985215 - BRANDON VILLARREAL273068347CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$81.441043487226 - RYAN LAUER330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSMCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$81.441518932680 - DEVIN BORNA330672915 - FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSMCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$50.001154436590 - TRACY JACKSON475256047 - (OR) PAIN SPECIALISTS OF OREGON, P.C.CAPain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X)
United
01829$106.001225456411 - ANA VALDEZ133544120 - CAREMOUNT MEDICAL, P.C.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$67.091174250161 - BERNADETTE WILKS943281660CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$100.501407827645 - MICHAEL KENT862109896 - DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INCCAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
01829$49.001609404557 - SARAH VITUG330587303 - (CA) RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CLINIC, INC.CAAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
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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 01829 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Codes

The CPT 01829 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand. 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 01829 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
01810-CPTLowAnes Forearm Wrist Hand Nerve Muscle Ten
01820-CPTLowAnes Radius Ulna Wrist Hand Closed Nos
01829-CPTLowAnesthesia For Diagnostic Arthroscopic Procedures On The Wrist
01830-CPTLowAnesthesia For Open Or Surgical Arthroscopic/Endoscopic Procedures On Distal Radius, Distal Ulna, Wrist, Or Hand Joints; Not Otherwise Specified

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01829. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 01829 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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