CPT 29900 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29900 by major payers:
$683.98
$646.30
$665.57
$829.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29900 | $1084.00 | 1851354377 - MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | 752367622 - (FL) MANATEE SURGICARE LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1224.00 | 1891754271 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH NETWORK ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $6342.00 | 1700838190 - WALNUT HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364499777 - (TX) WALNUT HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1119.00 | 1922486679 - ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 611754451 - (MO) ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1906.00 | 1154422541 - BRUNSWICK PAIN TREATMENT CENTER, LLC | 562441571 - (GA) BRUNSWICK PAIN TREATMENT CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1989.00 | 1992702443 - THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 911665997 - (WA) THE EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $4339.00 | 1356621239 - MIDLAND TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, AN AFFILIATE OF MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 453047741 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1763.00 | 1093748527 - WOODHAMS LASER & LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | 582631668 - (GA) WOODHAMS LASER LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $6342.00 | 1407592769 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER WILLOW PARK LLC, TEXAS HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE SURGERY CENTER | 841953918 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER WILLOW PARK LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $925.00 | 1093395501 - COLUMBUS ONE ENDOSCOPY LLC, HILLIARD ENDO CENTER | 824347730 - (OH) COLUMBUS ONE ENDOSCOPY LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1020.00 | 1376886887 - REEVES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 455006590 - (TN) REEVES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $1689.00 | 1306957485 - FAIRFAX COLON & RECTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 510571797 | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $2060.00 | 1215126438 - THE ARCADIA CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, VALLEY DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER | 204484163 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $4157.00 | 1689905515 - FREMONT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 943235450 - (CA) FREMONT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29900 | $2292.00 | 1326555491 - GI NORTH ENDOSCOPY.LLC | 822774947 - (GA) GI NORTH ENDOSCOPYLLC | GA | 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 29900 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29900 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 29900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29900-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Diagnostic, Includes Synovial Biopsy |
| 29901-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Surgical; With Debridement |
| 29902-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Surgical; With Reduction Of Displaced Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Eg, Stenar Lesion) |
| 29904-CPT | Moderate | Subtalar Arthro W/Fb Rmvl |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29900. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29900 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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