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CPT 20206 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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.

Biopsy Muscle Percutaneous Needle
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 20206
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 20206

National average reimbursement for CPT 20206 by major payers:

bcbs

$268.20

uhc

$317.98

aetna

$338.94

cigna

$115.90

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CPT 20206
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Christopher Raio

    Mercy Medical Center

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-1635088

    $572.24Published rate
  2. Patricia Copley

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    TXPulmonary Disease PhysicianNPI 1619912979Tax ID 35-0593390

    $413.23Published rate
  3. Natalie Drummond

    Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.

    VAPhysical TherapistNPI 1063515104Tax ID 54-1383504

    $342.86Published rate
  4. Andrea Infantino

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    TNCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1508238916Tax ID 35-0593390

    $189.86Published rate
  5. Ryan Miyamoto

    Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.

    VASports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianNPI 1497923288Tax ID 54-1383504

    $79.43Published rate

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CPT 20206 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 20206 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. 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 20206 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
20200-CPTModerateBiopsy Muscle Superficial
20205-CPTModerateBiopsy Muscle Deep
20206-CPTModerateBiopsy Muscle Percutaneous Needle
20552-CPTLowMuscle Relaxant Injection, One Or More Injections Into A Knotted Or Clenched Muscle To Treat Irritation Or Pain; One Or Two Muscles.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20206. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 20206 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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