CPT 29827
Shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 29827 mean?
CPT 29827 reports surgical arthroscopy of the shoulder with repair of the rotator cuff. It describes the arthroscopic approach, as distinct from open rotator cuff repair codes such as 23412.
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CPT 29827 at a glance
- Code
- 29827
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Sho arthrs srg rt8tr cuf rpr
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,695.53 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 29827?
CPT 29827 reports surgical arthroscopy of the shoulder with repair of the rotator cuff. It describes the arthroscopic approach, as distinct from open rotator cuff repair codes such as 23412. Its official short descriptor is "Sho arthrs srg rt8tr cuf rpr", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29827 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29827 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 29827 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29827?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29827 is $3,695.53 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 29827?
CPT 29827 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.