CPT 29905 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Subtalar arthro w/exc Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$478
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$478
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
8.95
Work RVU
4.57
Facility PE RVU
0.78
Malpractice RVU
14.30
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Subtalar arthro w/exc cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $478. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Subtalar arthro w/exc cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $478.