CPT 29826 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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29826 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29826 by major payers:
$325.13
$416.76
$456.46
$428.16
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29826 | $119.76 | 1134182538 - LUZ COLON | 260600490 - (FL) ABSOLUTE FOOT ANKLE SPECIALISTS INC | TX | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (213ES0103X) |
United | 29826 | $455.60 | 1144430125 - BENJAMIN BROWN | 720276883 | FL | Neurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X) |
United | 29826 | $50.00 | 1972577161 - TAMPA FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, TAMPA BAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200073189 - (FL) TAMPA FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29826 | $414.00 | 1073944039 - THE POLYCLINIC, THE POLYCLINIC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 910369070 - (WA) THE POLYCLINIC, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29826 | $440.29 | 1831201474 - ELLIS JACOBS | 591926681 - (FL) BLOCK JACOBS PA | FL | Foot Surgery Podiatrist (213ES0131X) |
United | 29826 | $303.54 | 1477841385 - AUGUSTUS PEREZ | 590634434 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC | FL | Neurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X) |
United | 29826 | $131.25 | 1073808200 - DEANDREA DUFFUS | 842385799 - (FL) VOLUSIA COUNTY PODIATRY INC | FL | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (213ES0103X) |
United | 29826 | $477.20 | 1043262173 - JOHN V TRAN DPM MPH PA | 203041408 - (FL) JOHN V TRAN DPM MPH PA | FL | Podiatrist (213E00000X) |
United | 29826 | $187.72 | 1770514333 - MALCOLM STUBBS | 261193164 - (LA) MALCOLM J STUBBS MD LLC | LA | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X) |
United | 29826 | $508.00 | 1295713568 - HUTCHINSON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 481243738 - (KS) HUTCHINSON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29826 | $294.47 | 1366499618 - BROWARD NEUROSURGEONS LLC | 30485325 - (FL) BROWARD NEUROSURGEONS LLC | FL | Neurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X) |
United | 29826 | $416.04 | 1801082896 - TOBA NIAZI | 463756071 - (FL) PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY GROUP INC | FL | Neurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X) |
United | 29826 | $306.00 | 1346508520 - FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 270870899 - (NJ) FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29826 | $126.75 | 1952644957 - YANA RODDENBERRY | 141941024 - (FL) ASSOCIATES LLC | FL | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (213ES0103X) |
United | 29826 | $133.00 | 1699246181 - DEERBROOK ASC LLC | 823478937 - (TX) DEERBROOK ASC LLC | TX | 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 29826 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29826 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 29826 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29826-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; Decompression Of Subacromial Space With Partial Acromioplasty, With Coracoacromial Ligament (Ie, Arch) Release, When Performed (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29826. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29826 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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