CPT 29915 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 • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 29915 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 29915 by major payers:
$1,462.57
$1,439.87
$1,477.13
$1,758.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 29915 | $4646.00 | 1821249616 - LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261790900 - (CO) LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $4646.00 | 1245749258 - FOCUS HAND SURGICENTER LLC, FOCUS HAND AND ARM SURGERY CENTER | 822523843 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $5822.00 | 1770633364 - MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL-WINNSBORO | 752771569 - (TX) MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL-WINNSBORO | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $7888.00 | 1114196151 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $4662.00 | 1699445981 - ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, LLC | 851569152 - (NV) ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $3199.00 | 1427005313 - WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC PS, WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911602128 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $3240.00 | 1144745951 - METROPOLITAN SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 821761609 - (MN) METROPOLITAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $4072.00 | 1447949706 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT BOCA RATON RESEARCH PARK | 650663357 - (FL) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $4577.00 | 1407992241 - LAKESIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 205544496 - (NE) LAKESIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $1873.00 | 1093716037 - CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF RICHMOND, LLC | 621865972 - (VA) CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $1631.00 | 1720161771 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCH,LLC | 470920342 - (MS) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCHLLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $1486.00 | 1093907339 - TAYLOR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER | 710860395 - (AR) TAYLOR SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $4350.00 | 1851717383 - NYEEQASC,LLC, NORTH QUEENS SURGICAL CENTER | 275370037 - (NY) NYEEQASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $3038.00 | 1962676304 - 32ND STREET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261339811 - (MO) 32ND STREET SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 29915 | $1691.00 | 1205963568 - BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION | 231714249 - (PA) BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION | PA | 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 29915 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 29915 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 29915 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29860-CPT | Moderate | Arthroscopy, Hip, Diagnostic W/Wo Synovial Biopsy (Separate Procedure) |
| 29862-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Debridement/Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Abrasion Arthroplasty, And/Or Resection Of Labrum |
| 29863-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Synovectomy |
| 29915-CPT | High | Arthroscopy, Subtalar Joint, Surgical; With Acetabuloplasty (Ie, Treatment Of Pincer Lesion) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 29915. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 29915 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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