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 |
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 | $574.00 | 1598996894 - SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE, LLC | 270471437 - (AZ) SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $100.00 | 1316484447 - CAPITAL CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE | 812837189 - (MD) CAPITAL CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | 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 | $688.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $168.00 | 1922526961 - BLAINE ASC, LLC, BLAINE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 822416401 - (MN) BLAINE ASC LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $120.00 | 1730570003 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN, LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF GERMANTOWN | 472908671 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $843.00 | 1225275688 - MAIN STREET SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 954813223 - (CA) MAIN STREET SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $300.00 | 1699745067 - NIAGARA HEALTH CENTER, INC | 391847009 - (WI) NIAGARA HEALTH CENTER | WI | 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 | 20700 | $950.00 | 1316970916 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER, LLC | 721418824 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $627.00 | 1124324181 - MANHATTAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, MANHATTAN ENDO | 271510596 - (NY) MANHATTAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $430.00 | 1275067068 - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER, INC, UMHCSC ASC EPISODIC BUNDLE | 465444821 - (MN) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $200.00 | 1659885325 - GOLDEN SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER | 814517992 - (CA) GOLDEN SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $555.00 | 1528077658 - PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PRINCE WILLIAM SURGERY CENTER | 770594498 - (VA) PRINCE WILLIAM AMBULATORY | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20700 | $158.00 | 1427017813 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, PENINSULA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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