CPT 29870 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 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29870 by major payers:
$705.41
$723.18
$795.29
$921.99
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29870 | $2747.00 | 1528021573 - SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | 621777535 - (TN) SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $7818.00 | 1922036805 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC, <UNAVAIL> | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 29870 | $3455.00 | 1629032446 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER GROUP LTD | 592073099 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER GROUP LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $1870.00 | 1467783233 - SOUTH SOUND SURGERY, PLLC, AUBURN SURGICAL CENTER | 204413058 - (WA) SOUTH SOUND SURGERY PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $2200.00 | 1194959809 - BEVERLY HILLS REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LP | 263718069 - (CA) BEVERLY HILLS REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $3063.00 | 1346207875 - GREENSBORO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 364053840 - (NC) GREENSBORO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $458.54 | 1427096429 - DION GABALDON | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | TX | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 29870 | $2300.00 | 1306958103 - NEI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC PC | 232429169 - (PA) NEI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC PC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $800.00 | 1881875227 - SKIN & MOHS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 431823843 - SKIN MOHS SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $3623.00 | 1255361259 - CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER | 582352848 - (NJ) CENTRAL JERSEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $2183.00 | 1144652330 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LLC, MALLARD CREEK SURGERY CENTER | 462574454 - (NC) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $1902.00 | 1730687179 - MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, MULTICARE ROCKWOOD EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911352172 - MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $1559.00 | 1548791593 - BRIDGEWATER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 820860675 - (NJ) BRIDGEWATER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $840.00 | 1790721769 - SAN FRANCISCO SURGERY CENTER, LP | 870689493 - (CA) SAN FRANCISCO SURGERY CENTER, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29870 | $4339.00 | 1821429978 - EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC, EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER | 300798280 - (CA) EL MIRADOR SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | 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 29870 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29870 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 29870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29870-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy,Knee,Dx,W/Wo Syn.Bx |
| 29871-CPT | Moderate | Irrigation And Drainage Of Knee Joint For Infection Using An Endoscope |
| 29873-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Lateral Release |
| 29874-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; For Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body (Eg, Osteochondritis Dissecans Fragmentation, Chondral Fragmentation) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29870. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29870 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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