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CPT 20200 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 20200 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.

Biopsy Muscle Superficial
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

22On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

RTRight side of body

LTLeft side of body

Hospital Outpatient Group (APC)APC 5072 - Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
Surgery Center Payment (ASC)A2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight
Common Revenue Codes03600361Sign up to view all 3
Medicare Fee Schedule$241.82 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 20200
Medicaid Fee Schedule$186.615 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 20200

National average reimbursement for CPT 20200 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$250.38

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$270.08

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$297.05

Aetna

Cigna logo

$164.75

Cigna

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CPT 20200
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Los Gatos Surgical Center, A California Limited Partnership, Endoscopy Center Of Silicon Valley

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1295213734Tax ID 94-2909203

    $3,933.00Published rate
  2. Central Maine Eye Surgery Center LLC

    MEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1568967131Tax ID 82-4811437

    $1,276.00Published rate
  3. Upnt Surgery LLC

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1346868890Tax ID 37-1939831

    $774.00Published rate
  4. Tglp, Lp, The Endoscopy Center Of Texarkana

    Tglp Lp

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1528009453Tax ID 20-1584968

    $460.00Published rate
  5. Kara Doucet

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INNurse PractitionerNPI 1336523539Tax ID 35-0593390

    $165.16Published rate

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CPT 20200 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The table lists codes related to 20200. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeDescription
20200-CPTBiopsy Muscle Superficial
20205-CPTBiopsy Muscle Deep
20206-CPTBiopsy Muscle Percutaneous Needle
20520-CPTRemoval Of Foreign Body In Mu, Removal Of Foreign Body In Muscle Or Tendon Sheath Simple Removal Of Foreign Body In Muscle Or Tendon Sheath Simple

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20200. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 20200 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 20200 assigned to?


Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 20200 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 20200 in an ambulatory surgery center?


CMS lists CPT 20200 with ASC payment indicator A2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.

Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 20200?


Hospital price transparency files list CPT 20200 under these revenue codes: 0360, 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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