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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29886 |
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 | $4600.00 | 1609870336 - DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS, LTD, NORTH TEXAS SURGERY CENTER | 752592508 - (TX) DESOTO SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1549.00 | 1487821633 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | 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 | 29886 | $1984.00 | 1801349386 - INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT, LLC | 452192531 - (IN) INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1870.00 | 1467999813 - WEBSTER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WEBSTER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 845046625 - (CA) WEBSTER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1913.00 | 1528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $4243.00 | 1023070026 - TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER | 752854783 - (NJ) TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1280.00 | 1326379967 - WEIR ASC, LLC, SOUTHWEST EYE SURGERY CENTER | 271659546 - (OK) WEIR ASC LLC | OK | 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 | $600.00 | 1053417402 - KEYSTONE KIDNEY ASSOCIATES, PC | 232470181 - (PA) KEYSTONE KIDNEY ASSOCIATES PC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $3623.00 | 1891257473 - WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER | 352651945 - (AZ) WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1505.00 | 1194291401 - AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, LTD | 860495569 - (AZ) AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS SURGEONS LTD | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $1092.00 | 1659338382 - STERLING SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 161607894 - (NY) STERLING SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $3825.00 | 1184106049 - SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE, LLC | 823078615 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29886 | $691.00 | 1104894369 - VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER INC | 860585124 - (AZ) VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER INC | AZ | 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.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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