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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 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29440 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 29440 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29440 by major payers:
$60.50
$61.04
$58.35
$71.88
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CPT 29440
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Union Surgery Center, LLC
Union Surgery Center LLC
$1,522.00Published rateUcsd Center For Surgery Of Encinitas, L.P.
$534.00Published rateAlta-Rose Surgery Center LLC
$323.00Published rateBethesda Outpatient Surgery Center LLC, Palm Beach Outpatient Surgery Center
Bethesda Outpatient Surgery Center LLC
$110.00Published rateAnnapolis Ent Surgical Center, LLC
$85.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 29440 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29440 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 29440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29435-CPT | Low | Application Of Patellar Tendon, Application Of Patellar Tendon Bearing (Ptb) Castapplication Of Patellar Tendon Bearing (Ptb) Cast |
| 29440-CPT | Low | Apply Walker To Cast |
| 29445-CPT | Low | Application Of Rigid Total Contact Leg Cast |
| 29450-CPT | Low | Application Of Clubfoot Cast W, Application Of Clubfoot Cast With Molding Or Manipulationlong Or Short Leg Application Of Clubfootcast With Molding Or Manipulation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29440. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29440 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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