CPT 20939 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 • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20939 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20939 by major payers:
$100.57
$95.59
$96.96
$123.08
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20939 | $343.00 | 1588785208 - AMBER MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 208756114 - (MD) AMBER MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $1250.00 | 1023159860 - THOUSAND OAKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272867027 - (CA) THOUSAND OAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $1446.00 | 1780683490 - METROCREST SURGERY CENTER LP, BAYLOR SURGICARE AT CARROLLTON | 30380493 - (TX) METROCREST SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $158.00 | 1366884322 - INNOVATIONS SURGERY CENTER, PC | 461513141 - (MD) INNOVATIONS SURGERY CENTER PC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $550.00 | 1811052749 - GDC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 651240653 - (GA) GDC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $1029.00 | 1588190904 - TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 821289045 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $150.00 | 1497706626 - CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER, WESTMONT | 204403852 - (IL) CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $230.00 | 1922660109 - BANNER SURGERY CENTER | 842157389 - (AZ) BANNER SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $196.00 | 1891071072 - ST. CHARLES SURGERY CENTER | 275109874 - (MO) ST. CHARLES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $906.00 | 1922160357 - ARAPAHOE ENDOSCOPY CENTER PARTNERSHIP PLLP | 472388780 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $450.00 | 1649463605 - PRINCETON ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II PA | 223471829 - (NJ) PRINCETON ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II, P.A. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $261.00 | 1710552278 - CHILDREN'S DENTAL SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSON LLC, CHILDREN'S DENTAL SURGERY OF JACKSON | 852790585 - (NJ) CHILDRENS DENTAL SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $570.00 | 1538245717 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | 751301362 - LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $574.00 | 1548203888 - NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 202684773 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20939 | $248.00 | 1033282173 - TEMECULA VALLEY DAY SURGERY & PAIN THERAPY CENTER, INC. | 330469645 - (CA) TEMECULA VALLEY DAY SURGERY PAIN THERAPY CENTER INC | CA | 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 20939 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20939 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 20939 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) |
| 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) |
| 20939-CPT | Low | Bone Marrow Aspiration For Bone Grafting Spine Surgery Only 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 20939. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20939 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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