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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 Or Bivalving Gauntlet, Removal Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Castremoval Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Cast
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29700 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 29700 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29700 by major payers:
$77.41
$82.87
$83.98
$60.55
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CPT 29700
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Rockwall Regional Hospital, LLC, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Rockwall Regional Hospital, LLC
$1,400.00Published rateJoung Heon Kim
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
$210.94Published rateJeffrey Halbrecht
Jeffrey L. Halbrecht, M.D., P.C.
$105.59Published rateNicolas Lee
$60.52Published rateChristopher Alexander
Alexander Orthopedic Surgery And Sports Medical Center Inc
$46.25Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 29700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29700 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 29700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29700-CPT | Low | Removal Or Bivalving Gauntlet, Removal Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Castremoval Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Cast |
| 29705-CPT | Low | Removal Or Bivalving Full Arm, Removal Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Castremoval Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Cast |
| 29710-CPT | Low | Removal Or Bivalving Shoulder, Removal Or Bivalving Shoulder Or Hip Spica Minerva Orrisser Jacket Etc. Removal Or Bivalving Shoulder Or Hip Spica Minerva Or |
| 29720-CPT | Low | Repair Spicaor Body Cast/Jacket |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29700. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29700 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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