CPT 29824 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 • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29824 by major payers:
$910.16
$906.71
$962.51
$1,135.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29824 | $4170.00 | 1184686164 - SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 223778333 - (NJ) SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $3000.00 | 1487198495 - SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES, LLC | 812002107 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $6829.00 | 1316939556 - SEQUOIA SURGICAL CENTER LP, SEQUOIA SURGICAL PAVILION | 364408212 - (CA) SEQUOIA SURGICAL CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $1933.00 | 1679658710 - STADIUM CAMPUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, WILLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 232981922 - (PA) STADIUM CAMPUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $2957.00 | 1942414750 - HAMILTON EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 202873438 - (TN) HAMILTON EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $747.00 | 1588991228 - THE EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF FORT WAYNE, LLC | 271316595 - (IN) THE EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF FORT WAYNE LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $2506.00 | 1972675668 - TEXAS REGIONAL EYE CENTER ASC LLC, TEXAS REGIONAL EYE CENTER ASC LLC | 710967940 - (TX) TEXAS REGIONAL EYE CENTER ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $3461.00 | 1124197165 - MCALLEN SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER LTD | 742952544 - (TX) MCALLEN SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $1777.00 | 1396771036 - THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLC | 30426509 - (VA) THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $2526.00 | 1023057916 - PHYSICIANS DAY SURGERY CENTER | 710623198 | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $4200.00 | 1912158684 - SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR | 262215322 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $2000.00 | 1316375884 - OXON HILL UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER PC | 463746777 - (MD) OXON HILL UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER PC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $6000.00 | 1366117988 - KANSAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 853914447 - (KS) KANSAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $3960.00 | 1144499633 - FOOTHILL SURGERY CENTER LP | 510453471 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29824 | $1619.00 | 1467557678 - BEAN CENTER FOR FOOT SURGERY INC, SIERRA CENTER FOR FOOT SURGERY | 880309955 - (NV) BEAN CENTER FOR FOOT SURGERY INC | NV | 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 29824 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29824 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 29824 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) |
| 29823-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy Shoulder Surgical; Debridement Extensive 3 Or More Discrete Structures (Eg Humeral Bone Humeral Articular Cartilage Glenoid Bone Glenoid Articular Cartilage Biceps Tendon Biceps Anchor Complex Labrum Articular Capsule Articular Side Of The Rotator Cuff Bursal Side Of The Rotator Cuff Subacromial Bursa Foreign Body[Ies]) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/21) |
| 29824-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; Distal Claviculectomy Including Distal Articular Surface (Mumford Procedure) |
| 29825-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; With Lysis And Resection Of Adhesions, With Or Without Manipulation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29824. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29824 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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