CPT 20692 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20692 by major payers:
$1,398.24
$1,392.06
$1,535.78
$1,792.17
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20692 | $3794.00 | 1629703236 - NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER, LLC, NORTH CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER | 851383722 - (TX) NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $3623.00 | 1477615284 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC | 841403147 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $1729.00 | 1982268322 - SURGERY CENTER ON 27 LLC | 812733475 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER ON 27 LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $1002.00 | 1801196050 - AGCNY EAST LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | 270546550 - (NY) AGCNY EAST LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $3406.00 | 1659316917 - SUGAR LAND SURGERY CENTER LTD | 621742196 - (TX) SUGAR LAND SURGERY CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $6065.00 | 1477516979 - FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER, L.P. | 621861640 - (VA) FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $6342.00 | 1154566578 - WOMEN'S SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF DALLAS, LLC | 262310072 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH WOMEN'S SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF DALLAS, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $6904.00 | 1760412803 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLP | 203360737 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $3350.00 | 1730410697 - SURGICAL SPECIALISTS AT PRINCETON LLC | 270749140 - (NJ) SURGICAL SPECIALISTS AT PRINCE | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $3350.00 | 1982680492 - ROCKLAND SURGICAL PROJECT, LLC, RAMAPO VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER | 200580403 - (NJ) ROCKLAND SURGICAL PROJECT LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $2770.00 | 1346621893 - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC | 472128570 - (NJ) NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $4140.00 | 1487371431 - BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE WAXAHACHIE LLC | 920758698 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $1093.00 | 1548655053 - MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 640884577 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY CLINIC, PLLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $3570.00 | 1134431323 - BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272875760 - (MD) BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CEN | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20692 | $1765.00 | 1891770814 - REGIONAL HAND CENTER OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, INC | 770521088 | 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 20692 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20692 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 20692 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20690-CPT | Moderate | Apply External Fixation System |
| 20692-CPT | High | Application Of A Multiplane (Pins Or Wires In More Than 1 Plane), Unilateral, External Fixation System (Eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli Type) |
| 20693-CPT | Moderate | Adjustment Or Revision Of External Fixation System Requiring Anesthesia (Eg, New Pin(S) Or Wire(S) And/Or New Ring(S) Or Bar(S)) |
| 20694-CPT | Moderate | Remove Under Anes Ext Fix Sys |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20692. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20692 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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