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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 29891 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Ankle Arthroscopy Surgery, Arthroscopy Ankle Surgical Excision Of Osteochondral Defect Of Talus And Or Tibia Including Drilling Of The Defect
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 24Ambulatory Surgical Center 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5113 - Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | A2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600975Sign up to view all 5 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $633.95 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 29891 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $510.35 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 29891 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29891 by major payers:
$963.11
BCBS / Anthem
$911.93
UnitedHealthcare
$970.82
Aetna
$1,111.53
Cigna
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CPT 29891
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Essentia Health Surgery Centers-Duluth LLC, Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill
Essentia Health Surgery Centersduluth LLC
$8,200.00Published rateMississippi Medical Plaza, Lc, Mississippi Valley Surgery Center
Mississippi Medical Plaza, L.C.
$3,857.00Published rateEndoscopy Center Of Washington Dc Lp, The Endoscopy Center Of Washington, D.C.
Endoscopy Center Of Washington Dc Lp
$2,724.00Published rateFriendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center
Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center
$1,373.00Published rateAnn Nau
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$543.52Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 29891 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 29891. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 29891-CPT | Ankle Arthroscopy Surgery, Arthroscopy Ankle Surgical Excision Of Osteochondral Defect Of Talus And Or Tibia Including Drilling Of The Defect |
| 29892-CPT | Arthrs Aid Rpr Od Les/Tib Fx, Arthroscopically Aided Repair Of Large Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion Talar Dome Fracture Or Tibial Plafond Fracture With Or Without Internal Fixation (Includes Arthroscopy) |
| 29894-CPT | Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical With Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints) |
| 29895-CPT | Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical Synovectomy Partial Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 29891 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 29891 to APC 5113 (Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 29891 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 29891 with ASC payment indicator A2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 29891?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 29891 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0975, 0960, 0490 and 0361. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.