CPT 20938 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20938 by major payers:
$225.25
$254.22
$271.84
$303.77
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20938 | $1783.00 | 1447600416 - POTTSTOWN AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | 474556636 - (PA) POTTSTOWN AMBULATORY CENTER LL | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $3500.00 | 1114302353 - POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464992977 - (MD) POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $3971.00 | 1710114293 - RIVERVIEW SURGERY CENTER AT THE NAVY YARD LP | 263910345 - (PA) RIVERVIEW SURGERY CENTER AT THE NAVY YARD LP | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $1200.00 | 1538159728 - TENAYA SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 880423641 - (NV) TENAYA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $1403.00 | 1043216617 - TRIAD SURGERY CENTER LLC, TRIAD EYE MEDICAL CLINIC AND CATARACT INSTITUTE PLLC | 473510624 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $2307.00 | 1609872597 - COLISEUM SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LP | 621805346 - (GA) COLISEUM SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LP | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $3623.00 | 1154323988 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGI-CENTER LP, SURGI-CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA | 752967162 - (VA) CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGICENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $1319.00 | 1386603173 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 721470732 - (LA) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER INC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $410.00 | 1255311635 - MELBOURNE ASC LP, THE SURGERY CENTER OF MELBOURNE | 621625311 - (FL) MELBOURNE ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $3570.00 | 1194351833 - DELRAY BEACH ASC, LLC, DELRAY BEACH SURGERY CENTER | 843067076 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $3989.00 | 1811973639 - SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS LTD, DBA LANDMARK SURGERY CENTER | 411762331 - SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS, LTD. | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $4339.00 | 1467405837 - PARKCREEK SURGERY CENTER LLLP | 843082809 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $5863.00 | 1578558763 - HUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, HUNT REGIONAL HEALTHCARE | 751277293 - (TX) HUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $2334.00 | 1902078207 - PLAINFIELD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 300391104 - (IL) PLAINFIELD SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20938 | $1257.00 | 1679602544 - TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI, LLC, TGH SURGERY CENTER | 871193981 - (FL) TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI LLC | FL | 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 20938 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20938 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 20938 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20930-CPT | Low | Allograft, Morselized, Or Placement Of Osteopromotive Material, For Spine Surgery Only; (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20931-CPT | Low | Allograft, Structural, For Spine Surgery Only; (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 20932-CPT | Moderate | Allograft Includes Templating Cutting Placement And Internal Fixation When Performed; Osteoarticular Including Articular Surface And Contiguous Bone (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Pro- Cedure |
| 20938-CPT | Moderate | Autograft For Spine Surgery Only (Includes Harvesting The Graft); Structural, Bicortical Or Tricortical (Through Separate Skin Or Fascial 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 20938. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20938 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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