CPT 20680 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System General Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20680 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20680 by major payers:
$751.28
$792.24
$858.50
$686.67
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 20680 | $1701.00 | 1376230722 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, UCHEALTH EASTVIEW SURGERY CENTER | 383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $1073.00 | 1417405812 - BIENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 454254156 - (MS) BIENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $748.00 | 1588802987 - NATIONAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, SOUTH CENTRAL ENDOSCOPY | 900881332 - (AR) NATIONAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $5729.00 | 1184922353 - PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270289493 - (TX) PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $544.00 | 1922301712 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | 270929515 - (TX) THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $3877.00 | 1689639262 - OAKWOOD SURGERY CENTER, LTD., LLP | 621641024 - (TX) OAKWOOD SURGERY CENTER LTD LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $465.00 | 1487871331 - GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | 521921544 - (MD) GYNEMED SURGICAL CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $1500.00 | 1194720730 - UROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, INC, UROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 770488894 - (CA) UROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $499.50 | 1841290103 - CENTRAL FLORIDA EYE INSTITUTE PL | 421621290 - (FL) CENTRAL FLORIDA EYE INSTITUTE PL | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $1018.00 | 1922486679 - ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 611754451 - (MO) ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $330.00 | 1124395876 - RISSER SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 453644441 - (CA) RISSER SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $972.00 | 1932204971 - GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | 570965754 - (SC) GREENVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $6682.00 | 1538179551 - HENRY FORD MEDICAL CENTER FAIRLANE, HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | 381357020 - HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $355.00 | 1487608071 - SAN BERNARDINO EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 330657739 - (CA) SAN BERNARDINO EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20680 | $544.00 | 1912412420 - GALEA CENTER, LLC., GALEA CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY | 821939476 - (CA) GALEA CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 20680 vs. Other General Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20680 code is part of the General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System services used for General 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 20680 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20670-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Implant Superfici, Removal Of Implant Superficial (Eg Buried Wire Pin Orrod) (Separate Procedure) Removal Of Implant Superficial (Eg Buried Wire Pin Or |
| 20680-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Implant Deep (Eg, Removal Of Implant Deep (Eg Buried Wire Pin Screw Metalband Nail Rod Or Plate) Removal Of Implant Deep (Eg Buried Wire Pin Screw Metal |
| 20690-CPT | Moderate | Install Hardware To Hold Bones, Application Of External Fixation System (Metal Hardware Placed Outside Of The Skin To Stabilize Broken Bones). |
| 20692-CPT | High | 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) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20680. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20680 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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