CPT 20700 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 | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20700 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20700 by major payers:
$110.49
$117.43
$115.95
$150.19
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20700 | $102.00 | 1437120953 - MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 521401868 - (MD) MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $3843.00 | 1104996768 - GREATER DAYTON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 202913367 - (OH) GREATER DAYTON SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $574.00 | 1750823886 - LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 814225104 - (FL) LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $1299.00 | 1275596314 - JOHNSON COUNTY SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 342029776 - (KS) JOHNSON COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LP | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $135.00 | 1902447386 - SEATTLE PAIN RELIEF PLLC, FEDERAL WAY AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY | 455527273 - (WA) SEATTLE PAIN RELIEF PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $375.00 | 1326097981 - FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562322548 - (VA) FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $737.00 | 1396011615 - MEC ENDOSCOPY LLC | 900768532 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $574.00 | 1598996894 - SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE, LLC | 270471437 - (AZ) SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $574.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $566.00 | 1396174454 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $115.00 | 1679149330 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF MARYLAND, LLC | 861991275 - (MD) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF MARYLAND LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $500.00 | 1285889378 - PARADIGM CLINICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, STRATHAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 262382365 - (NH) PARADIGM CLINICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $555.00 | 1053764779 - SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | 475425011 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF ST. LUCIE, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $300.00 | 1295119584 - WICHITA ASC LP, EPIC SURGERY CENTER | 471823557 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $92.00 | 1033734793 - NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 842343047 - (FL) NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | 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 20700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20700 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 20700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20700-CPT | Low | Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S), Deep (Eg, Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20701-CPT | Low | Removal Of Drug-Delivery Device(S), Deep (Eg, Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20702-CPT | Low | Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S), Deep (Eg, Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20936-CPT | Low | Autograft For Spine Surgery Only (Includes Harvesting The Graft); Local (Eg, Ribs, Spinous Process, Or Laminar Fragments) Obtained From Same Incision (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20700. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20700 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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