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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 20650 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Pin Insertion With Traction, Insertion Of A Pin Through The Broken Bone So That An End Pokes Through The Skin From Either Side. Weighted Traction Is Attached To The Pin To Keep The Bone Stable.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 24Ambulatory Surgical Center 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59Distinct Procedural Service RTRight side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5113 - Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 04500360Sign up to view all 4 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $249.51 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 20650 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $193.70 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 20650 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20650 by major payers:
$265.92
BCBS / Anthem
$277.57
UnitedHealthcare
$290.95
Aetna
$271.19
Cigna
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CPT 20650
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
$11,871.00Published ratePhysicians Surgery Services Lp, Advanced Surgery Center
Physician Surgery Services L.P.
$2,859.00Published rateQuality Care Surgery Center, LLC
Quality Care Surgery Center LLC
$1,880.00Published rateWest Central Surgical Center-Bayside
West Central Surgical Centerbayside
$1,476.00Published rateInland Surgery Center Lp
$544.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20650 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 20650. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 20650-CPT | Pin Insertion With Traction, Insertion Of A Pin Through The Broken Bone So That An End Pokes Through The Skin From Either Side. Weighted Traction Is Attached To The Pin To Keep The Bone Stable. |
| 20660-CPT | Device To Stop Head Movement, Immobilization (Stop Movement) Of The Head And Neck By Attaching A Device Such As Cranial Tongs A Caliper Or A Frame. |
| 20670-CPT | Removal Of Implant Superfici, Removal Of Implant Superficial (Eg Buried Wire Pin Orrod) (Separate Procedure) Removal Of Implant Superficial (Eg Buried Wire Pin Or |
| 20692-CPT | Application Of A Multiplane (P, Application Of A Multiplane (Pins Or Wires In Morethan One Plane) Unilateral External Fixation Sy Stem (E.G. Ilizarov Monticelli Type) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 20650 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 20650 to APC 5113 (Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 20650 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 20650 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 20650?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 20650 under these revenue codes: 0450, 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.