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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 Thumb (Inclu Carpometacarp Joint To Mp Joint) Comp, Replantation Thumb (Includes Carpometacarpal Joint To Mp Joint) Comp
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None FA - Left hand, thumb F5 - Right hand, thumb |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20824 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 20824 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20824 by major payers:
$2,830.72
$2,937.04
$2,851.35
$3,456.05
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CPT 20824
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Texan Ambulatory Surgery Center, Texan Surgery Center
$7,888.00Published rateInterventional Pain Management LLC
$3,665.00Published rateArkansas Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center
$2,526.00Published rateArklamiss Surgery Center,LLC
Arklamiss Surgery Centerllc
$1,706.00Published rateSutter Valley Medical Foundation, Sutter North Surgery Center
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
$935.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20824 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20824 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 20824 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20816-CPT | High | Replantation Digit Complete, Replantation Digit Excluding Thumb Includes Metacarpophalangeal Joint To Insertion Of Flexor Sublimis Tendon Complete Amputation |
| 20822-CPT | High | Replantation Digit Complete, Replantation Digit Excluding Thumb Includes Distal Tip To Sublimis Tendon Insertion Complete Amputation |
| 20824-CPT | High | Replant Thumb (Inclu Carpometacarp Joint To Mp Joint) Comp, Replantation Thumb (Includes Carpometacarpal Joint To Mp Joint) Comp |
| 20924-CPT | Moderate | Tndon 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 20824. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20824 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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