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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 24220 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Contrast Injection Into Joint, Injection Of Contrast Material For A Joint Study (Arthrography). The Contrast Highlights Areas Of Interest On Images Taken By X-Ray Ct Or Mri.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 11Office 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | N1 - Packaged; no separate payment |
| Add-on Codes | 77002 |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03610360Sign up to view all 7 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $186.38 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 24220 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $150.19 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 24220 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 24220 by major payers:
$205.24
BCBS / Anthem
$240.66
UnitedHealthcare
$261.96
Aetna
$139.75
Cigna
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CPT 24220
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Hss Asc Of Manhattan LLC, Hss Asc Of Manhattan
$2,018.00Published rateLutherville Endoscopy Center LLC
$550.00Published rateWestern Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC, Peninsula Endoscopy Center
Western Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC
$158.00Published rateSan Antonio Asc L.P., Specialty Surgery Center
$97.00Published ratePuget Sound Gastroenterology, PLLC, Seattle Endoscopy Center
Puget Sound Gastroenterology, P.S.
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 24220 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 24220. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 24220-CPT | Contrast Injection Into Joint, Injection Of Contrast Material For A Joint Study (Arthrography). The Contrast Highlights Areas Of Interest On Images Taken By X-Ray Ct Or Mri. |
| 24300-CPT | Manipulation, Elbow, Under Anesthesia |
| 24305-CPT | Tendon Lengthening,Upper Arm/Elbow, Sing |
| 24343-CPT | Repair Lateral Collateral Ligament, Elbow, With Local Tissue |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 24220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Medicare pay for CPT 24220 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 24220 with ASC payment indicator N1: Packaged; no separate payment.
Which add-on codes are billed with CPT 24220?
CMS add-on code edits list CPT 24220 as a primary code for these add-on codes: 77002.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 24220?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 24220 under these revenue codes: including 0361, 0360, 0761, 0320 and 0960. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.