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CPT 11960 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Insertion Tissue Expander
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 11960 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,267.96

uhc

$1,219.57

aetna

$1,279.48

cigna

$1,630.84

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For billing codeCPT 11960
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United
11960$561.001083060107 - LASER SURGERY HOLDING COMPANY, LTD550882748 - (AZ) LASER SURGERY HOLDING COMPANY LTAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$6026.001114260254 - SPRING HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC462325870 - (TN) SPRING HILL SURGERY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$6225.001306472063 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT DECATUR582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$4140.001316359532 - LONE STAR ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC273635726TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$950.001871204511 - LAWRENCEVILLE CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE, LLC920689448 - (GA) LAWRENCEVILLE CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$2000.001396089108 - TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER275268935 - (NC) TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTERNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$3052.001528261195 - ORCHARD CREEK SURGERY CENTER770498874 - (CA) ORCHARD CREEK SURGERY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$1688.001699767210 - SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER INC731205988 - (OK) SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SURGICAL CENTER, INC.OKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$2010.001194326785 - TEXAS PARTNERS CENTER LLC853236752 - (TX) TEXAS PARTNERS CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$2096.001689216152 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC843280181 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$4992.001467920389 - KU MEDWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC20664568 - (KS) KU MEDWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$1775.001154996361 - CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC831876495 - (PA) CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$1747.001528119252 - SAMSON PAIN CENTER43620515 - (GA) SAMSON PAIN CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$1650.001306993464 - PACIFIC HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC800180491CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
11960$3623.001326527680 - INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC824525706 - (FL) INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER LLFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 11960 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 11960 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 11960 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
11960HighInsertion Tissue Expander
11970ModerateReplacement Of Tissue Expander With Permanent Implant (Desc Rvsd 1/1/21)
11971ModerateRemoval Of Tissue Expander(S) Without Insertion Of Implant (Desc Rvsd 1/1/21)
11981LowInsertion Drug Delivery Implant(Ie Bioresorbable Biodegradable Non-Biodegradable) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/22)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 11960. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 11960 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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