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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 29898 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical Debridement Extensive Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)
| 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 | 03600960Sign up to view all 4 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $523.73 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 29898 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $445.315 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 29898 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29898 by major payers:
$757.60
BCBS / Anthem
$773.36
UnitedHealthcare
$814.10
Aetna
$936.52
Cigna
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CPT 29898
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Pearland Surgery Center, LLC
$7,838.00Published rateLutherville Surgery Center, LLC
Lutherville Surgery Center LLC
$3,208.00Published rateAscent Surgery Center LLC
$2,331.00Published rateOrthopedic Surgery Center LLC, Orthopedic Surgery Center
Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC.
$1,557.00Published rateNew England Fertility Surgical Center
$804.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 29898 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 29898. 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) |
| 29893-CPT | Scope-Assisted Foot Surgery, Surgery Aided By A Scope To Cut The Plantar Fascia A Band Of Tissue Along The Bottom Of The Foot. |
| 29898-CPT | Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar, Arthroscopy Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints)Surgical Debridement Extensive 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 29898. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 29898 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 29898 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 29898 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 29898 with ASC payment indicator A2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 29898?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 29898 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0960, 0975 and 0490. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.