CPT 12020 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 | • 11 - Office • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 12020 by major payers:
$336.70
$360.48
$379.59
$480.44
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 12020 | $59.00 | 1447599659 - SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 455054338 - (TN) SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $267.00 | 1033181862 - EL PASO ASC LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF EL PASO | 621731682 - (TX) EL PASO ASC LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $737.00 | 1851717383 - NYEEQASC,LLC, NORTH QUEENS SURGICAL CENTER | 275370037 - (NY) NYEEQASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $98.00 | 1528035367 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF WESTERN OHIO LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF WESTERN OHIO | 311570796 - (OH) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF WESTERN OHIO LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $4613.00 | 1326424144 - IU HEALTH EAST WASHINGTON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, EAST WASHINGTON SURGERY CENTER | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $120.00 | 1053933952 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, P.A., KERNERSVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 561251665 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $552.00 | 1558497263 - ARTHUR N DONALDSON M D INC, SONORA EYE SURGERY CENTER | 942593611 - ARTHUR N DONALDSON MD INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $390.00 | 1366681355 - SALINA SURGICAL ARTS CENTER, LLC, DAVID A. HENDRICK M.D., P.A. | 208824691 - (KS) DAVID A. HENDRICK MD | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $552.00 | 1194966051 - FIRST STREET SURGERY CENTER INC. | 263375664 - (CA) FIRST STREET SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $110.00 | 1487609335 - THE CENTER FOR AESTHETIC SURGERY LLC | 200431536 - (MD) THE CENTER FOR AESTHETIC SURGERY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $500.00 | 1295848752 - ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MOBILE VASCULAR PHYSICIANS | 202242123 - (NJ) ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $500.23 | 1821440801 - RAUL RAMIREZ VELAZQUEZ | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 12020 | $552.00 | 1225188808 - LOS ANGELES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LOS ANGELES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 954775738 - (CA) LOS ANGELES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $117.00 | 1538787361 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MORRISTOWN, LLC | 833601814 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MORRISTOWN LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 12020 | $574.00 | 1992250922 - MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 474339341 - (FL) MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | 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 12020 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 12020 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 12020 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12001 | Low | Simple Repair Of Superficial Wounds Of Scalp, Neck, Axillae, External Genitalia, Trunk And/Or Extremities (Including Hands And Feet); 2.5 Cm Or Less |
| 12020 | Moderate | Closure Superfic Wound Dehiscence |
| 12021 | Moderate | Treat Superficial Dehiscence W/Pack |
| 12031 | Moderate | Rep Intermed Scalp Etc Und 2.5cm |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 12020. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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