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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
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| 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 | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 21720 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 21720 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 21720 by major payers:
$658.82
$657.05
$691.27
$822.52
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CPT 21720
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Roc Surgery LLC, Riley Outpatient Surgery Center
Roc Surgery LLC
$8,705.00Published rateNorthern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center LLC, Center For Bone And Joint Surgery
Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center LLC
$2,758.00Published rateRegional Eye Surgery Center, LLC
$1,689.00Published rateCataract Specialty Surgical Center, LLC, Cataract Specialty Surgical Center
Cataract Specialty Surgical Center LLC
$1,352.00Published rateEdgeworth Commons Group LLC, Surgery Center At Edgworth Commons
Edgeworth Commons Group LLC
$392.54Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 21720 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 21720 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 21720 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21720-CPT | Moderate | Divisi Of Sternocleidomasto For Torticollis Open Opera; W/O, Division Of Sternocleidomastoid For Torticollis Open Operation; Witho |
| 21725-CPT | Moderate | Divisi Of Sternocleidomasto For Torticollis Open Opera; W/, Division Of Sternocleidomastoid For Torticollis Open Operation; With |
| 21740-CPT | High | Chest Reconstructive Surgery, Surgery To Correct Bone Growth That Has Resulted In The Breastbone Caving Inward Or Pushing Outward. |
| 21742-CPT | High | Repair Stern Nuss W O Scope, Reconstructive Repair Of Pectus Excavatum Or Carinatum Minimally Invasive Approach Nuss Procedure Without Thoracoscopy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21720. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 21720 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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