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CPT 29895 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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.

Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical Synovectomy Partial Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)
Key FactDetail
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

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 29895
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 29895

National average reimbursement for CPT 29895 by major payers:

bcbs

$664.45

uhc

$647.90

aetna

$669.38

cigna

$782.79

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CPT 29895
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1770633364Tax ID 75-2771569

    $6,942.00Published rate
  2. Progressive Surgery Center LLC

    Progressive Surgery Center, LLC

    NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1477645711Tax ID 20-685569

    $2,040.00Published rate
  3. Syracuse Surgery Center, LLC

    Syracuse Surgery Center LLC

    NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1770869927Tax ID 45-3629322

    $1,498.00Published rate
  4. Eye Associates Of Manatee LLP, Eye Associates Surgery Center

    The Eye Associates

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1568460889Tax ID 65-0105559

    $1,031.00Published rate
  5. Bruce Alexander

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1699944751Tax ID 35-0593390

    $381.79Published rate

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CPT 29895 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 29895 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 29895 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
29891-CPTModerateAnkle Arthroscopy Surgery, Arthroscopy Ankle Surgical Excision Of Osteochondral Defect Of Talus And Or Tibia Including Drilling Of The Defect
29892-CPTModerateArthrs 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)
29893-CPTModerateScope-Assisted Foot Surgery, Surgery Aided By A Scope To Cut The Plantar Fascia A Band Of Tissue Along The Bottom Of The Foot.
29895-CPTModerateArthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical Synovectomy Partial Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29895. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 29895 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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