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CPT 29805 — Sho arthrs dx +- synovial bx
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates and hospital pricing data
$449
What Medicare pays in a hospital/ASC setting
$449
What Medicare pays in a physician's office
$26,935
Based on 16 hospital(s) in our database
What do these numbers mean?
The Medicare rateis what the federal government determines is a fair payment for this procedure. It's based on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system, which accounts for physician work, practice expense, and malpractice cost. Hospitals and providers often charge 3-20x this amount. If your bill is significantly higher than the Medicare rate, you may have grounds to negotiate.
Hospital Charges for CPT 29805
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Center , TN | $39,794 | — | 8765% |
| INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Portland Ave , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Health Woodward Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| "INTEGRIS Health Lakeside Women's Hospital" , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center , OK | — | — | 5962% |
| Spring View Hospital , KY | $14,165 | — | 3055% |
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About CPT 29805
CPT code 29805 refers to “Sho arthrs dx +- synovial bx”. Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, this procedure is reimbursed at $449 in a facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and $449in a non-facility (physician's office) setting.
These rates are set by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and represent what the government considers a fair payment for this service. While commercial insurance typically pays somewhat more than Medicare, many hospitals charge significantly higher amounts — sometimes 10-50x the Medicare rate.
What to do if you were overcharged
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