CPT 29862 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29862 by major payers:
$1,052.04
$1,089.43
$1,143.76
$1,365.02
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29862 | $3474.00 | 1609996149 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $5200.00 | 1144983990 - MOUNTAIN WEST SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 844185465 - (NV) MOUNTAIN WEST SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $7815.00 | 1295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY | 942909203 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $4813.00 | 1477242154 - PLYMOUTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, PLYMOUTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 883632673 - (MN) PLYMOUTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $14041.09 | 1366819799 - PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES-SUBURBAN HOSPITAL LLC | 472819044 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $2172.00 | 1578567954 - E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC., SOUTHWESTERN PA EYE SURGERY CENTER | 251787703 - (PA) E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC. | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $7594.00 | 1760491385 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHERN OHIO, LLC | 341966846 - (OH) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHERN OHIO LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $6492.00 | 1912434697 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $2905.00 | 1558792598 - PARIS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 461871794 - (TX) PARIS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $3825.00 | 1114990231 - SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | 621839266 - (TN) SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $7594.00 | 1184125809 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $7594.00 | 1659793040 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $6365.00 | 1912434697 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $2368.00 | 1134677990 - CENTER FOR EYE SURGERY, LLC | 813369249 - (FL) CENTER FOR EYE SURGERY LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29862 | $1582.00 | 1427028919 - CASCADE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, CASCADE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 931331197 - (OR) CASCADE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | OR | 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 29862 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29862 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 29862 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29860-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Hip, Diagnostic W/Wo Synovial Biopsy (Separate Procedure) |
| 29861-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body |
| 29862-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Debridement/Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Abrasion Arthroplasty, And/Or Resection Of Labrum |
| 29863-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Synovectomy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29862. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29862 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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