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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 | 11 - Office 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 29015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29015 by major payers:
$322.51
$361.48
$380.66
$459.41
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CPT 29015
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Thr/Stt Southlake Asc, LLC
$1,029.00Published rateWinter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$531.00Published rateAnne Arundel-Sca Surgicenter, LLC, Aamc Surgery Center - Annapolis
Anne Arundelsca Surgicenter LLC
$205.00Published rateCastle Hills Outpatient Center, Inc., Surgical Arts Center
Castle Hills Outpatient Center Inc
$158.00Published rateArkansas Center For Surgical Excellence
$57.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 29015 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29015 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 29015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29010-CPT | Moderate | Application Of Risser Jacket, Application Of Risser Jacket Localizer Body Onlyapplication Of Risser Jacket Localizer Body Only |
| 29015-CPT | Moderate | Application Of Risser Jacket, Application Of Risser Jacket Localizer Body Includinghead Application Of Risser Jacket Localizer Body Including |
| 29035-CPT | Moderate | Shoulder-To-Hip Body Cast, Application Of A Body Cast That Fully Encases The Trunk From Shoulder To Hips. The Cast May Extend To One Or Both Thighs Or The Head As Well. |
| 29040-CPT | Moderate | Shoulder-To-Hip Body Cast, Application Of A Body Cast That Fully Encases The Trunk From Shoulder To Hips. The Cast May Extend To One Or Both Thighs Or The Head As Well. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29015. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29015 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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