CPT Code 5200FComplete Billing & Coding Guide (2026)Eval appros surg thxpy epi
About CPT 5200F
CPT 5200F is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Other category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Eval appros surg thxpy epi". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
Documentation specificity, correct ICD-10 linkage, and modifier accuracy determine whether 5200F pays cleanly or triggers a denial. Verify CMS National Physician Fee Schedule status, applicable Medicare LCDs, and any payer-specific medical policies before submission.
Verify the current CMS National Physician Fee Schedule and any local Medicare Administrative Contractor LCDs before billing 5200F. Commercial payer medical policies can impose additional bundling, prior authorization, or documentation requirements beyond national rules.
Code Properties
RVU Breakdown
Every CPT code’s Medicare payment is calculated from three Relative Value Unit components: physician work, practice expense, and malpractice. Together they multiply by the conversion factor to produce the payment amount.
Payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.4009) × Geographic Adjustment (GPCI). National averages shown. Actual payment varies by locality.
Applicable Modifiers
Modifiers commonly paired with 5200F based on its category. Apply only when the clinical circumstance warrants. Incorrect modifier use is a top audit target.
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Everything about CPT 5200F
What does CPT code 5200F cover?
CPT 5200F is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Other category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Eval appros surg thxpy epi". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
What is the Medicare payment for CPT 5200F?
The national average Medicare payment for CPT 5200F is approximately $0 in a non-facility setting and $0 in a facility setting. Actual payment varies by locality based on GPCI adjustments. Total RVU is 0 with a conversion factor of $33.4009.
What is the global period for CPT 5200F?
CPT 5200F has no global period (indicator XXX). There are no post-operative day restrictions tied to this code. Refer to CMS National Physician Fee Schedule rules and any applicable NCCI edits when billing on the same date as other services.
CPT codes and descriptions are copyright of the American Medical Association. RVU values reflect current CMS publications. Actual payment varies by locality. Commercial payer rates vary by contract.
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