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CPT 29705 Fee Schedule

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 Full Arm, Removal Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Castremoval Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Cast
Key FactDetail
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 LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 29705
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 29705

National average reimbursement for CPT 29705 by major payers:

bcbs

$83.55

uhc

$86.20

aetna

$88.85

cigna

$78.29

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CPT 29705
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. West Jefferson Holdings, LLC, West Jefferson Medical Center

    West Jefferson Holdings, LLC

    LAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1265437644Tax ID 47-2667968

    $478.00Published rate
  2. Samuel Hu

    CAOrthopaedic Surgery PhysicianNPI 1235107053Tax ID 34-1996544

    $247.83Published rate
  3. William Mealer

    Beach Cities Orthopedic

    CAOrthopaedic Surgery PhysicianNPI 1427115088Tax ID 26-3261790

    $91.70Published rate
  4. Anuj Varshney

    Adventist Health Physicans Network

    CAOrthopaedic Surgery PhysicianNPI 1518177104Tax ID 68-0357690

    $76.81Published rate
  5. Robert Cash

    Robert M Cash Md Inc

    CAOrthopaedic Surgery PhysicianNPI 1427061092Tax ID 77-0474080

    $47.31Published rate

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CPT 29705 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 29705 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 29705 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
29700-CPTLowRemoval Or Bivalving Gauntlet, Removal Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Castremoval Or Bivalving Gauntlet Boot Or Body Cast
29705-CPTLowRemoval Or Bivalving Full Arm, Removal Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Castremoval Or Bivalving Full Arm Or Full Leg Cast
29710-CPTLowRemoval Or Bivalving Shoulder, Removal Or Bivalving Shoulder Or Hip Spica Minerva Orrisser Jacket Etc. Removal Or Bivalving Shoulder Or Hip Spica Minerva Or
29720-CPTLowRepair 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 29705. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 29705 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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