CPT 29010 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29010 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29010 by major payers:

$307.08

$336.54

$360.46

$444.91
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29010 | $212.00 | 1194790592 - UPMC HAMOT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 251863661 - (PA) UPMC HAMOT SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $380.00 | 1104301613 - LOGAN SURGICAL SUITES LLC, ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN UTAH | 822435405 - (UT) LOGAN SURGICAL SUITES LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $506.00 | 1356704027 - GLEN ECHO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 474049838 - (MD) GLEN ECHO SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $415.00 | 1255796017 - GOSHEN HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 475619052 - (IN) GOSHEN HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $90.00 | 1639386659 - MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS, P.C., CLI SURGERY CENTER | 351845786 - (IN) MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS, P.C. | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $150.00 | 1316991938 - SURGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.P. | 752874229 - (TX) SURGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $245.00 | 1255342366 - MILLMAN-DERR CENTER FOR EYE CARE, P.C., MD SURGICENTER | 382184165 - (MI) MILLMAN-DERR CENTER FOR EYE CARE, P.C. | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $120.00 | 1649735861 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER-CATONSVILLE LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF CATONSVILLE | 832414671 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERCATONSVILLE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $102.00 | 1497084982 - WAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 208232362 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $1708.00 | 1801974720 - SUMMIT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 731730859 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $3146.00 | 1326046822 - SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352087260 - (IN) SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $79.00 | 1710985445 - HERSHEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 562336622 - (PA) HERSHEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $54.00 | 1154385813 - LOCKWOOD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, GROMAN & RUBIN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 522219794 - (MD) LOCKWOOD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $601.00 | 1881717627 - SHAH ASSOCIATES MD PA, TRI-COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 462691028 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29010 | $120.00 | 1164877684 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF WHITE MARSH | 812195231 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH | MD | 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 29010 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29010 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 29010 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29010. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29010 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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