CPT 29886 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 29886 by major payers:
$861.49
$852.84
$911.77
$1,069.07
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29886 | $3698.00 | 1982880274 - BURLINGTON COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 208205206 - (NJ) BURLINGTON COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1965.00 | 1073620415 - NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES A MEDICAL CORPORATION, NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES ASC | 680368973 - (CA) NORTH BAY EYE ASSOCIATES | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $747.00 | 1033292214 - PIKES PEAK ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 841379009 - (CO) PIKES PEAK ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1870.00 | 1730124124 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA INC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA, INC. | 470880655 - (CA) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1870.00 | 1194966051 - FIRST STREET SURGERY CENTER INC. | 263375664 - (CA) FIRST STREET SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $3623.00 | 1346289428 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE SURGEONS SEATTLE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER-ASC | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1870.00 | 1083121495 - COOK CHILDREN'S SURGERY CENTER, LLC, COOK CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER | 205227064 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1549.00 | 1467629147 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C. | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $847.00 | 1639142706 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 311545306 - (KY) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $2281.00 | 1538664339 - FOLSOM ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, FOLSOM SIERRA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 824882599 - (CA) FOLSOM ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1365.00 | 1003374711 - RIVERVIEW SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 821368525 - (NE) RIVERVIEW SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $7838.00 | 1336391085 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KINGSLAND LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KINGSLAND | 263464776 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1735.00 | 1760598577 - ACUTE & CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER PA, ACUTE & CHRONIC PAIN AND SPINE CENTER | 752711926 - (TX) ACUTE AND CHRONIC PAIN AND SPINE CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $2080.00 | 1699286922 - HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 820905971 - (TX) HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $3623.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | 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 29886 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29886 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 29886 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29883-CPT | High | Arthroscop Knee W Tot Meniscus Rep |
| 29884-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy,Knee,Surg;Lysis Adhesions W/ |
| 29885-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Drilling For Osteochondritis Dissecans With Bone Grafting, With Or Without Internal Fixation (Including Debridement Of Base Of Lesion) |
| 29886-CPT | Moderate | Arthrosc,Knee,Surg;Drill-Intact Ost.Diss |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29886. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29886 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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