CPT 20704 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20704 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20704 by major payers:
$188.06
$203.77
$204.37
$255.44
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20704 | $100.00 | 1376159228 - COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL CARE OF RENO-TAHOE, LLC | 851492944 - (NV) COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL CARE OF RENOTAHOE LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $418.00 | 1003004482 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $2079.00 | 1396175246 - MEMORIAL HERMANN BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY | 364773048 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $145.00 | 1003855594 - OHIO EYE ASSOCIATES, INC., OHIO EYE ASSOCIATES EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 341171920 - (OH) OHIO EYE ASSOCIATES, INC. | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $143.00 | 1437106846 - ANTIETAM UROSURGICAL CENTER LLC ASC | 522006832 - (MD) ANTIETAM UROSURGICAL CENTER LLC ASC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $143.00 | 1548896095 - CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 833923443 - (MD) CAPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $566.00 | 1396174454 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $506.00 | 1003861998 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA | 621817952 - (TN) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $135.00 | 1184690570 - PAIN CARE SURGERY, PC | 371379699 - (IL) PAIN CARE SURGERY PC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $130.00 | 1295288751 - PLASTIC HEAD AND NECK SURGERY INSTITUTE | 812018399 - (GA) PLASTIC HEAD AND NECK SURGERY INSTITUTE | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $116.00 | 1033162631 - EYE SURGERY CENTER-NORTHLAND LLC | 201938574 - (MO) EYE SURGERY CENTERNORTHLAND LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $506.00 | 1952749491 - HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462874962 - (VA) HAYMARKET SURGERY CENTER | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $1073.00 | 1497068761 - CARNEGIE HILL ENDOSCOPY LLC | 270385539 - (NY) CARNEGIE HILL ENDOSCOPY LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $506.00 | 1194239483 - ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 822449256 - (NH) ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20704 | $1051.00 | 1003807835 - LAKEVIEW SURGERY CENTER LC | 421516120 - (IA) LAKEVIEW SURGERY CENTER LC | IA | 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 20704 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20704 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 20704 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) |
| 20704-CPT | Low | Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S), Intra-Articular (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20705-CPT | Low | Manual Preparation And Insertion Of Drug-Delivery Device(S), Intra-Articular (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 20704. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20704 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.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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