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CPT 20802 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

Replant Arm (Inclu Surg Nck Humerus Through Elbow Joi, Replantation Arm (Includes Surgical Neck Of Humerus Through Elbow Joi
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

22 - Increased Procedural Services

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident

LT - Left side of body

AG - Primary physician

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 20802
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 20802

National average reimbursement for CPT 20802 by major payers:

bcbs

$3,598.93

uhc

$3,560.70

aetna

$3,619.43

cigna

$4,448.36

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CPT 20802
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Munster Surgery Center LLC

    INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1154959179Tax ID 84-4828519

    $14,000.00Published rate
  2. Pima Heart Asc LLC, Pima Heart Asc LLC

    Pima Heart Asc LLC

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1184078503Tax ID 81-2315336

    $7,500.00Published rate
  3. West Las Vegas Surgery Center,LLC, Valley View Surgery Center

    West Las Vegas Surgery Center LLC D/B/A Valley View Surgery Center

    NVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1669585964Tax ID 20-1898649

    $4,647.00Published rate
  4. Baywood Medical Associates, PLLC, Desert Pain Institute - Asc

    Baywood Medical Associates, PLLC Dba Desert Pain Institute

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1609930676Tax ID 86-1006533

    $1,161.00Published rate
  5. Iowa Endoscopy Center, Inc.

    Iowa Endoscopy Center Inc

    IAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1609968478Tax ID 42-1407285

    $683.00Published rate

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CPT 20802 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 20802 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 20802 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
20802-CPTHighReplant Arm (Inclu Surg Nck Humerus Through Elbow Joi, Replantation Arm (Includes Surgical Neck Of Humerus Through Elbow Joi
20805-CPTHighReplant Forearm (Inclu Radius & Ulna To Radial Carpal Joint, Replantation Forearm (Includes Radius And Ulna To Radial Carpal Joint
20808-CPTHighReplant Hand (Inclu Hand Through Metacarpophalang Joint), Replantation Hand (Includes Hand Through Metacarpophalangeal Joints)
20955-CPTHighBone Graft With Microvascular, Bone Graft With Microvascular Anastomosis Fibulabone Graft With Microvascular Anastomosis Fibula

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20802. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 20802 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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