CPT 12018 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 23 - Emergency Room • 11 - Office • 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 12018 by major payers:
$265.61
$275.49
$259.22
$318.79
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 12018 | $935.00 | 1366408270 - KERLAN-JOBE SURGERY CENTER LLC, HEALTHSOUTH / KERLAN-JOBE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 721349748 - (CA) KERLANJOBE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $342.00 | 1760454557 - PHOENIX OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, ARIZONA OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY | 621726788 - (AZ) PHOENIX OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $1394.00 | 1386165504 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT SPIVEY STATION | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $224.00 | 1447932769 - PRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 931484998 - (WA) PRO SURGERY CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $555.00 | 1942264619 - METROPOLITAN MEDICAL PARTNERS LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF CHEVY CHASE | 522303928 - (MD) METROPOLITAN MEDICAL PARTNERS LL | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $935.00 | 1073713004 - ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER | 205045500 - (CA) ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $149.00 | 1386677326 - INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS A MEDICAL CORP, INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS | 330585144 - (CA) INLAND EYE SPECIALISTS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $150.00 | 1396142733 - DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES, LLC | 472322456 - (MD) DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $935.00 | 1972923068 - TRUECARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 463892733 - (CA) TRUECARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $79.00 | 1740876671 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE DAYTON ASC LLC | 852997056 - (OH) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE DAYTON ASC LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $65.00 | 1811001548 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF OPELOUSAS | 721502278 - (LA) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF O | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $935.00 | 1558339424 - PREMIER SURGERY CENTER | 352206509 - (CA) PREMIPREMIER SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $99.00 | 1114177417 - NISENFELD & CHILTON, MD PA, ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF FREDERICK, ASC | 521135399 - (MD) NISENFELD & CHILTON, M.D., P.A. | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $1665.00 | 1902052350 - SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 263169180 - (WI) THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12018 | $168.00 | 1922486679 - ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 611754451 - (MO) ST LOUIS SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 12018 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 12018 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 12018 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.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 12018. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 12018 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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