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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Maligna; W/ Lmtd Nck Dis, Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Malignancy; With Limited Neck Dis
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60252 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 60252 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60252 by major payers:
$1,645.43
$1,735.09
$1,864.40
$2,127.44
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CPT 60252
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Phoenix Spine Goodyear Asc, LLC, Phoenix Spine Surgery Center
Phoenix Spine Goodyear, Ltd.
$6,506.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$5,249.00Published rateLawrence Surgery Center LLC
Lawrence Surgery Center, LLC
$2,975.00Published rateUch Vascular Access Asc LLC
$2,515.00Published rateRevision Advanced Surgery Center Inc
$860.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 60252 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60252 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 60252 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60240-CPT | High | Thyroidectomy Total |
| 60252-CPT | High | Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Maligna; W/ Lmtd Nck Dis, Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Malignancy; With Limited Neck Dis |
| 60254-CPT | High | Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Maligna; W/ Radical Nck Dis, Thyroidectomy Total Or Subtotal For Malignancy; With Radical Neck Dis |
| 60260-CPT | High | Thyroidectomy Remval Of All Remain Thyroid Tissue Follow Previ, Thyroidectomy Removal Of All Remaining Thyroid Tissue Following Previ |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 60252. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60252 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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