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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Scope-Assisted Knee Surgery, Knee Surgery Aided By A Scope (Arthroscopy) To Remove Damaged Bone And Cartilage. The Surgery Is A Treatment For Osteochondritis Dissecans Where The Blood Supply To A Bone Has Been Cut Off.
| 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 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 29886 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29886 by major payers:
$861.49
$852.84
$911.77
$1,044.25
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CPT 29886
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Desoto Surgicare Partners, Ltd, North Texas Surgery Center
Desoto Surgicare Partners Ltd
$4,600.00Published rateCandescent Eye Health Surgicenter, LLC
$2,098.00Published rateGeorgia Neurosurgical Institute Outpatient Surgery Center, Georgia Neurosurgical Institute Outpatient Surgery Center
Georgia Neurosurgical Institute Outpatient Surgery Center
$1,900.00Published rateWeir Asc, LLC, Southwest Eye Surgery Center
Weir Asc LLC
$1,280.00Published rateKeystone Kidney Associates, PC
Keystone Kidney Associates PC
$600.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 | Surgery To Repair Knee, Knee Surgery Using A Scope (Arthroscopy) To Repair A Tear In The Meniscus. This Is A C-Shaped Piece Of Cartilage Inside The Joint. |
| 29884-CPT | Moderate | Remove Scar Tissue From Knee, Knee Surgery Aided By A Scope (Arthroscopy) To Remove Scar Tissue From An Injury Or Previous Surgery. |
| 29885-CPT | High | Scope-Assisted Knee Surgery, Knee Surgery Aided By A Scope (Arthroscopy) To Remove Damaged Bone And Cartilage. The Surgery Is A Treatment For Osteochondritis Dissecans Where The Blood Supply To A Bone Has Been Cut Off. |
| 29886-CPT | Moderate | Scope-Assisted Knee Surgery, Knee Surgery Aided By A Scope (Arthroscopy) To Remove Damaged Bone And Cartilage. The Surgery Is A Treatment For Osteochondritis Dissecans Where The Blood Supply To A Bone Has Been Cut Off. |
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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