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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.
Removal Of Foreign Body Upper, Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Or Elbow Areasubcutaneous Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Orelbow Area
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 20 - Urgent Care Facility 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 24200 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 24200 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24200 by major payers:
$265.55
$279.55
$283.92
$245.68
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CPT 24200
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The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Forbes Regional Campus
Highmark Health
$4,790.77Published rateProliance Surgeons, Inc., P.S., Proliance Everett Bone And Joint Surgery Center
Proliance Surgeons, Inc., P.S.
$889.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Greenbelt, LLC
Surgcenter Of Greenbelt LLC
$552.00Published rateAnne Arundel Urological Surgery Center LLC
$393.00Published rateNorthwest Florida Surgical Center, LLC, North Florida Surgery Center
Northwest Florida Surgical Center
$255.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24200 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 24200 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 24200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24065-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy Of Tissue Under Skin, A Procedure To Remove A Sample Of Soft Tissue From Near The Skin Surface For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 24066-CPT | Moderate | Biops Sft Tissue Of Upper Arm Elbow Area; Deep (Subfasci Or, Biopsy Soft Tissue Of Upper Arm Or Elbow Area; Deep (Subfascial Or In |
| 24200-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Foreign Body Upper, Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Or Elbow Areasubcutaneous Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Orelbow Area |
| 24201-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Foreign Body Upper, Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Or Elbow Area Deep(Subfascial Or Intramuscular) Removal Of Foreign Body Upper Arm Or Elbow Area Deep |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 24200. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 24200 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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