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CPT 20822 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.

Replantation Digit Complete, Replantation Digit Excluding Thumb Includes Distal Tip To Sublimis Tendon Insertion Complete Amputation
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

F1 - Left hand, second digit

F6 - Right hand, second digit

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 20822
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 20822

National average reimbursement for CPT 20822 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,574.89

uhc

$2,538.88

aetna

$2,466.82

cigna

$3,062.77

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CPT 20822
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. New Port Richey Surgery Center Ltd

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1114980166Tax ID 59-2907068

    $6,651.00Published rate
  2. Advanced Endoscopy Center LLC

    Advanced Endoscopy Center, LLC

    MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1831180272Tax ID 86-1083384

    $2,353.00Published rate
  3. Healthcare Partners Asc-Lb, LLC, Davita Medical Asc

    Healthcare Partners Asclb LLC

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1144590332Tax ID 95-4628842

    $1,371.00Published rate
  4. Regency Surgery Center, LLC

    Regency Surgery Center LLC

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1891865077Tax ID 71-0973677

    $935.00Published rate
  5. Advanced Eye Surgery Center, LLC

    Advanced Eye Surgery Center LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1942242441Tax ID 51-0567447

    $500.00Published rate

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CPT 20822 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 20822 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 20822 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
20816-CPTHighReplantation Digit Complete, Replantation Digit Excluding Thumb Includes Metacarpophalangeal Joint To Insertion Of Flexor Sublimis Tendon Complete Amputation
20822-CPTHighReplantation Digit Complete, Replantation Digit Excluding Thumb Includes Distal Tip To Sublimis Tendon Insertion Complete Amputation
20824-CPTHighReplant Thumb (Inclu Carpometacarp Joint To Mp Joint) Comp, Replantation Thumb (Includes Carpometacarpal Joint To Mp Joint) Comp
20924-CPTModerateTndon Grft From A Distanc (Eg Palmaris Toe Extenso Plantari), Tendon Graft From A Distance (Eg Palmaris Toe Extensor Plantaris)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20822. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 20822 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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