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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 20660 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59Distinct Procedural Service ASPA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5112 - Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600361Sign up to view all 4 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $214.77 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 20660 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $164.065 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 20660 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20660 by major payers:
$319.02
BCBS / Anthem
$328.91
UnitedHealthcare
$333.73
Aetna
$378.43
Cigna
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CPT 20660
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Hospital For Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Hss West Side Asc, LLC
$4,147.00Published rateSurgical Specialty Center Of Mid Atlantic, LLC
Surgical Specialty Center Of Mid-Atlantic, LLC
$1,258.00Published rateNacogdoches County Hospital District, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Day Surg Cidc
Lion Star Nacogdoches Hospital, LLC Dba Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
$944.00Published rateEast Texas Eye Associates, East Texas Eye Associates Surgery Center
$479.00Published rateNorthwest Eye Specialists,LLC
Northwest Eye Specialists, P.L.L.C.
$365.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20660 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 20660. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 20500-CPT | Dye Injection To View Sinuses, An Injection Of Contrast Material Into A Sinus In Order To Identify The Location Of An Infection Or Fluid-Filled Area. |
| 20600-CPT | Arthrocentesis Aspiration An, Arthrocentesis Aspiration Andor Injection Small Jointbursa Or Ganglion Cyst (Eg Fingers Toes)Arthrocentesis Aspiration Andor Injection Sm All Joint |
| 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. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 20660 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 20660 to APC 5112 (Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 20660 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 20660 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 20660?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 20660 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0361, 0761 and 0450. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.