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CPT 20103 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 20103 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.

Exploration Of Extremity
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

21Inpatient Hospital

22On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

LTLeft side of body

RTRight side of body

Hospital Outpatient Group (APC)APC 5072 - Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
Surgery Center Payment (ASC)G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight
Common Revenue Codes04500360Sign up to view all 13
Medicare Fee Schedule$592.20 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 20103
Medicaid Fee Schedule$471.16 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 20103

National average reimbursement for CPT 20103 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$679.36

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$755.65

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$800.35

Aetna

Cigna logo

$576.89

Cigna

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CPT 20103
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC

    Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC

    KSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1467920389Tax ID 20-664568

    $3,122.00Published rate
  2. Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Asc

    Proliance Surgeons, Inc., P.S.

    WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1316109309Tax ID 91-1606533

    $889.00Published rate
  3. Surgery Affiliates, LLC, Pinnacle Surgery Center

    Surgery Affiliates LLC

    COAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1740629245Tax ID 45-3011327

    $452.00Published rate
  4. Eye Institute Surgery Center, LLC

    Eye Institute Surgery Center LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1548274061Tax ID 20-0314591

    $326.00Published rate
  5. Tampa Surgery Center LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1023256187Tax ID 26-4008716

    $204.00Published rate

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CPT 20103 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The table lists codes related to 20103. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeDescription
20100-CPTExploration Of Penetrating Wound; Neck
20101-CPTExploration Of Chest
20102-CPTExplora Of Penetrat Wound (Sepa Proc); Abdom/Flank/B, Exploration Of Penetrating Wound (Separate Procedure); Abdomen/Flank/B
20103-CPTExploration Of Extremity

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20103. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 20103 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What APC is CPT 20103 assigned to?


Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 20103 to APC 5072 (Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.

How does Medicare pay for CPT 20103 in an ambulatory surgery center?


CMS lists CPT 20103 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.

Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 20103?


Hospital price transparency files list CPT 20103 under these revenue codes: including 0450, 0360, 0981, 0361 and 0761. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.

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