CPT 60505 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60505 by major payers:
$1,756.38
$1,831.30
$1,868.85
$2,302.91
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 60505 | $600.00 | 1154839678 - R&R SURGICAL INSTITUTE | 820815470 - (CA) RR SURGICAL INSTITUTE | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $310.00 | 1295824100 - BETTER LIVING ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 640877920 - (MS) BETTER LIVING ENDOSCOPY CENTER | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $1049.00 | 1891257473 - WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER | 352651945 - (AZ) WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $1028.00 | 1396174454 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $410.00 | 1104457274 - TEXAS MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 842574842 - (TX) TEXAS MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $750.00 | 1407023161 - SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA SURGICAL CENTER, INC. | 261451498 - (MN) SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA SURGICAL CENTER INC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $555.00 | 1679656714 - LITTLETON DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 232731319 - (CO) LITTLETON DAY SURGERY CENTER | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $3022.00 | 1942299441 - PAIN CARE OF NORTH TEXAS, LLC | 200081985 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $2896.59 | 1043094527 - WAUKEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 881808321 - (IA) WAUKEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $617.00 | 1770837866 - SPINE AND PAIN PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 454831116 - (TN) SPINE AND PAIN PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $983.00 | 1811001860 - THE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC, THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | 650440864 - (FL) THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $1352.00 | 1326761792 - SOUTHWEST SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 412013700 - (MN) SOUTHWEST SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $384.00 | 1396076980 - BAY SURGERY CENTERS, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF KENT ISLAND | 271271185 - (MD) BAY SURGERY CENTERS | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $1049.00 | 1962788059 - SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING, LLC | 452950933 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60505 | $2705.00 | 1205327277 - AUSTIN GI SURGICENTER, LLC, AUSTIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 301073754 - (TX) AUSTIN GI SURGICENTER LLC | TX | 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 60505 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60505 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 60505 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60505-CPT | High | Parathyroidectomy Or Exploration Of Parathyroid(S); With Mediastinal Exploration, Sternal Split Or Transthoracic Approach |
| 60512-CPT | Moderate | Parathyroid Autotransplantation |
| 60520-CPT | High | Thymectomy Partial/Total |
| 60521-CPT | High | Thymectomy, Partial Or Total; Sternal Split Or Transthoracic Approach, Without Radical Mediastinal Dissection (Separate Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 60505. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60505 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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