CPT 29834
Elbow arthroscopy/surgery
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 29834 at a glance
- Code
- 29834
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Elbow arthroscopy/surgery
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,644.87 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 29834?
CPT 29834 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for elbow arthroscopy/surgery. Its official short descriptor is "Elbow arthroscopy/surgery". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29834 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29834 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 29834 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29834?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29834 is $1,644.87 (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 29834?
CPT 29834 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.