CPT 29805 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29805 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29805 by major payers:
$637.96
$634.68
$655.51
$792.51
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29805 | $1452.00 | 1548216914 - UPPER CUMBERLAND PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 450470832 - (TN) UPPER CUMBERLAND PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $1500.00 | 1669181822 - ALLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT CUMMING | 881953675 - (GA) ALLIANCE SURGERY CENTER AT CUMMING | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $6530.00 | 1063442077 - INOVA LOUDOUN AMBULATORY SURGERY | 203523190 - (VA) INOVA LOUDOUN AMBULATORY SURGERY | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $2703.00 | 1740634369 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $6189.00 | 1275682148 - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC | 232825878 - (PA) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $3484.00 | 1982641064 - PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER LLC, PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER | 10740204 - (MA) PIONEER VALLEY SURGICENTER, LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $1278.00 | 1467415513 - LAS VEGAS SURGICARE LTD | 880244070 - (NV) LAS VEGAS SURGICARE LTD | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $4339.00 | 1215492061 - ADVANCED SPINE CENTER OF WISCONSIN, LLC | 832438541 - (WI) ADVANCED SPINE CENTER OF WISCONSIN | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $799.00 | 1457320962 - FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC. | 522160415 - (MD) FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER AT THE BURKLAND MEDICAL CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $1678.00 | 1508360181 - NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLC | 815281505 - (AL) NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $6285.00 | 1477846145 - INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SAXONY SURGERY CENTER LLC, SAXONY SURGERY CENTER | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $2970.00 | 1841255718 - PAOLI SURGERY CENTER LLC | 621547618 - (PA) PAOLI SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $376.80 | 1215607122 - DANIELLE FISHER | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Nurse Practitioner (363L00000X) |
United | 29805 | $2970.00 | 1811546575 - FIRST COAST ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, LLC, FIRST COAST SURGERY CENTER | 822929226 - (FL) FIRST COAST ORTHOPEDIC CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29805 | $1077.00 | 1578525283 - PRINCETON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 200445094 - (NJ) PRINCETON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NJ | 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 29805 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29805 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 29805 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29805-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Diagnostic, With Or Without Synovial Biopsy (Separate Procedure) |
| 29806-CPT | High | Repair Of Shoulder Joint Capsule Using An Endoscope |
| 29807-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; Repair Of Slap L Esion |
| 29819-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; With Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29805. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29805 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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