CPT 29873 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 • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29873 by major payers:
$689.28
$707.63
$754.95
$901.60
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29873 | $3570.00 | 1003004482 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $956.00 | 1043239338 - NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 201729172 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $1103.00 | 1649911470 - ST. PETERSBURG OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 842007777 - (FL) ST PETERSBURG OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $1931.00 | 1801987805 - ENDO SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE LLC | 223679920 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $3623.00 | 1174592844 - AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER | 841482638 - (CO) AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC. | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $4339.00 | 1851433718 - TEXAN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, TEXAN SURGERY CENTER | 331058382 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $6049.00 | 1720543481 - SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA, LLC | 833205375 - (VA) SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $2280.00 | 1013309459 - MELBOURNE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MELBOURNE SURGERY CENTER | 582101921 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $2614.00 | 1952698078 - EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 452484347 - (CA) EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $2585.00 | 1609400290 - ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 844818321 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $2175.00 | 1952360059 - MAINE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES, MAINE EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER | 10316462 - (ME) EYE CARE OF MAINE, P.A. F/K/A MAINE EYE CARE, P.A. | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $3347.00 | 1043303894 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC, LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES | 650953183 - (FL) DRS. OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $3869.00 | 1225531544 - ANNE ARUNDEL-SCA SURGICENTER, LLC | 824763728 - (MD) ANNE ARUNDELSCA SURGICENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $2175.00 | 1023104825 - VISION CARE OF MAINE-AROOSTOOK LLC | 270010026 - (ME) VISION CARE OF MAINEAROOSTOOK LLC | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29873 | $839.00 | 1275507527 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT | 61609993 - (CT) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHWEST CT | CT | 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 29873 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29873 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 29873 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 29873. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29873 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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