CPT 29887 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29887 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29887 by major payers:
$1,057.86
$1,008.95
$1,073.44
$1,262.42
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29887 | $650.00 | 1932207669 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI | 200669972 - (MS) EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1075.00 | 1891724936 - ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 870741444 - (LA) ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTERLLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $3347.00 | 1356396857 - HOLSTON VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 621816864 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $3900.00 | 1861804585 - DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEY | 352507803 - (NJ) DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $847.00 | 1396738936 - WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INC | 341850936 - (OH) WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1642.00 | 1780322750 - QUEENSRIDGE SURGERY CENTER | 862358950 - (NV) QUEENSRIDGE SURGERY CENTER | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1870.00 | 1710945787 - UPLAND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP, ONTARIO ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | 330812827 - (CA) UPLAND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1334.00 | 1164877684 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF WHITE MARSH | 812195231 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1870.00 | 1255351714 - FASA FAMILY WELLNESS, PLLC | 472330607 - (WA) FASA FAMILY WELLNESS PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1453.00 | 1043282775 - BALTIMORE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | 621760110 - (MD) BALTIMORE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1980.00 | 1346808714 - VANCE THOMPSON VISION SURGERY CENTER ALEXANDRIA, LLC | 364907311 - VANCE THOMPSON VISION SURGERY CENTER ALEXANDRIA LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $1549.00 | 1275700957 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $2500.00 | 1255397808 - JOLIET SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AMSURG SURGERY CENTER | 742544709 - (IL) JOLIET SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $2459.00 | 1750709358 - EASTSIDE MEDICAL GROUP, LLC | 451231126 - (WA) EASTSIDE MEDICAL GROUP | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29887 | $2774.00 | 1619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | 800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | NJ | 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 29887 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29887 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 29887 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) |
| 29887-CPT | High | Arthroscop Knee W Drilling+Int Fix |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29887. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29887 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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