CPT 20983 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20983 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20983 by major payers:
$6,572.82
$8,363.78
$7,663.26
$8,830.85
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20983 | $6492.00 | 1346693124 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813250494 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $6365.00 | 1083176309 - SPICEWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC, SPICEWOOD SURGERY CENTER | 834343089 - (TX) SPICEWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $3000.00 | 1952834277 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF TOWSON ASC LLC | 814571016 - (MD) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF TOWSON ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $5716.60 | 1447221486 - ORTHOPAEDIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 421508092 - (IA) ORTHOPAEDIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $4818.00 | 1902134372 - METRO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270426722 - (IN) METRO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $6588.00 | 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 | 20983 | $6492.00 | 1740794973 - EPIC ASC, LLC, EPIC SURGERY CENTER | 611859657 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $4234.00 | 1578530226 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT. WORTH LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE FORT WORTH | 208303422 - (TX) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT WORTH LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $3496.00 | 1538122569 - CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER LP | 621624530 - (TN) CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $3800.00 | 1639149255 - COLD SPRINGS MEDICAL SURGICAL GROUP LLC, DE LA VINA SURGICENTER | 770521530 - (CA) COLD SPRINGS MEDICAL SURGICAL GROUP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $2720.00 | 1629409578 - PAIN CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY, LLC | 462023592 - (PA) PAIN CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $1630.00 | 1487776365 - SEYMOUR OPERATIONS LLC, FAIR PARK SURGERY CENTER | 203173824 - (AR) SEYMOUR OPERATIONS LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $2412.00 | 1780865634 - NEW ORLEANS LA UPTOWN WEST BANK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TERAPEUTIC CENTER | 205904530 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $400.00 | 1023551413 - MID-BRONX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 471156630 - (NY) MIDBRONX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20983 | $7350.00 | 1275071789 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 910655392 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WA | 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 20983 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20983 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 20983 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20950-CPT | Moderate | Monitoring Of Interstitial Fluid Pressure (Includes Insertion Of Device, Eg, Wick Catheter Technique, Needle Manometer Technique) In Detection Of Muscle Compartment Syndrome |
| 20974-CPT | Low | Stimulate Bone Electric Noninvasive |
| 20975-CPT | Moderate | Electrical Stim Aid Bone Heal Invasive |
| 20983-CPT | High | Ablation Therapy For Reduction Or Eradication Of 1 Or More Bone Tumors (Eg, Metastasis) Including Adjacent Soft Tissue When Involved By Tumor Extension, Percutaneous, Including Imaging Guidance When Performed; Cryoablation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20983. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20983 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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