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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 20700 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Manual Preparation And Inserti, Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S) Deep (Eg Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 58Staged or related procedure during postoperative period 59Distinct Procedural Service |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | N1 - Packaged; no separate payment |
| Add-on Code For | 1101011011Sign up to view all 76 |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600960 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $84.84 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 20700 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $67.045 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 20700 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20700 by major payers:
$110.49
BCBS / Anthem
$117.43
UnitedHealthcare
$115.95
Aetna
$146.68
Cigna
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CPT 20700
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Greater Dayton Surgery Center LLC
Greater Dayton Surgery Center
$3,843.00Published rateLake Endoscopy Center, LLC
Lake Endoscopy Center LLC
$574.00Published rateFredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$375.00Published rateAdvanced Surgical Care Of Maryland, LLC
Advanced Surgical Care Of Maryland LLC
$115.00Published rateCoppel Surgical Solutions, Nevada Surgical Suites
Coppel Surgical Solutions
$40.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 20700. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 20700-CPT | Manual Preparation And Inserti, Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S) Deep (Eg Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20701-CPT | Removal Of Drug-Delivery Devic, Removal Of Drug-Delivery Device(S) Deep (Eg Subfascial) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20702-CPT | Manual Preparation And Inserti, Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S) Intramedullary (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20936-CPT | Sp Bone Agrft Local Add On, 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Medicare pay for CPT 20700 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 20700 with ASC payment indicator N1: Packaged; no separate payment.
Is CPT 20700 an add-on code?
Yes. CMS add-on code edits list CPT 20700 as an add-on code, billed with a primary code. Its primary codes: including 11010, 11011, 11012, 11043 and 11044.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 20700?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 20700 under these revenue codes: 0360 and 0960. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.