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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 Inclu Substrnal Thyroid; Sternal Split Or Transtho, Thyroidectomy Including Substernal Thyroid; Sternal Split Or Transtho
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 62 - Co-Surgeons AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60270 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 60270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60270 by major payers:
$1,709.31
$1,797.69
$1,843.58
$2,194.38
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CPT 60270
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Riverwalk Surgery Center, Inc
$5,394.00Published rateBaptist Health Surgery Center LLC
Baptist Health Surgery Center, L
$1,286.00Published rateMgh Surgery LLC
$707.00Published rateEnglewood Surgery Center, LLC
Englewood Surgery Center LLC
$625.00Published rateKingsley Endoscopy Center LLC
$339.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 60270 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60270 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 60270 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 |
| 60270-CPT | High | Thyroidectomy Inclu Substrnal Thyroid; Sternal Split Or Transtho, Thyroidectomy Including Substernal Thyroid; Sternal Split Or Transtho |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 60270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60270 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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