CPT 29863 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 29863 by major payers:
$1,122.49
$1,088.20
$1,138.37
$1,359.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29863 | $4000.00 | 1487117370 - LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 833879253 - (NJ) LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $3793.00 | 1003976929 - THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | 208356016 - (WI) THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $3566.00 | 1063459451 - CARROLL COUNTY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 522165022 - (MD) CARROLL COUNTY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $6492.00 | 1740794973 - EPIC ASC, LLC, EPIC SURGERY CENTER | 611859657 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $6365.00 | 1891253035 - ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY, THE ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY | 611917634 - (FL) ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $6492.00 | 1427003052 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | 621872622 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $2788.00 | 1538336219 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $7620.00 | 1033714001 - SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTH OGDEN, LLC | 854070407 - (UT) SURGERY CENTER AT SOUTH OGDEN LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $695.00 | 1952373086 - CRYSTAL RIVER ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, CITRUS ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER | 621666148 - (FL) CRYSTAL RIVER ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $1800.00 | 1033214903 - SOUTH HILLS DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER LP, SOUTH HILLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 861117604 - (PA) SOUTH HILLS DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER LP | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $4000.00 | 1053481960 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S., SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $7655.00 | 1467057372 - SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 852607391 - (CT) SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $2456.00 | 1245266790 - ABILENE SPINE & JOINT SURGERY CENTER PA | 752845382 - (TX) ABILENE SPINE JOINT SURGERY CENTER PA | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $3275.00 | 1639499627 - GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA, GEORGIA UROLOGY ASC MARIETTA | 550846177 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29863 | $2081.00 | 1962467951 - GADSDEN SURGERY CENTER LP | 621488653 - (AL) GADSDEN SURGERY CENTER LP | AL | 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 29863 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29863 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 29863 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 29863. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29863 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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