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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Thyroid Lobectomy Total Unilat
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60220 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 60220 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60220 by major payers:
$891.25
$949.61
$1,023.02
$1,162.32
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CPT 60220
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Lake Spivey Ambulatory Surgery Care, LLC, Spivey Station Surgery Center
Emory University
$8,535.00Published rateAnna Abrams
University Physicians Incorporated
$3,039.88Published rateMelissa Wright
University Physicians Incorporated
$2,451.76Published rateJames Makinen
University Physicians Incorporated
$1,908.56Published rateDca Diagnostics, LLC
Dca Diagnostics LLC
$515.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 60220 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60220 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine 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 60220 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60100-CPT | Low | Thyroid Gland Needle Biopsy, A Procedure To Insert A Needle Into The Thyroid Gland In Order To Remove A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 60200-CPT | Moderate | Xcision Of Cyst Or Adenoma Of Thyroid Or Transecti Of Isthmus, Excision Of Cyst Or Adenoma Of Thyroid Or Transection Of Isthmus |
| 60210-CPT | Moderate | Partial Thyroid Lobectomy Unilat; W//W/O Isthmusectomy, Partial Thyroid Lobectomy Unilateral; With Or Without Isthmusectomy |
| 60220-CPT | Moderate | Thyroid Lobectomy Total Unilat |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 60220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60220 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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