CPT 60520 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60520 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60520 by major payers:
$1,264.98
$1,386.71
$1,426.07
$1,724.61
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 60520 | $5354.00 | 1275067068 - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER, INC, UMHCSC ASC EPISODIC BUNDLE | 465444821 - (MN) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $2903.00 | 1073509733 - WEST PLAINS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 320093110 - (MO) WEST PLAINS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENT | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $6506.00 | 1215492061 - ADVANCED SPINE CENTER OF WISCONSIN, LLC | 832438541 - (WI) ADVANCED SPINE CENTER OF WISCONSIN | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $1919.00 | 1336605351 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF DUNDALK | 832407319 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $1785.00 | 1982677191 - LAS VEGAS EAST OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, SHEPHERD EYE SURGICENTER | 752829740 | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $5433.00 | 1124261771 - KHS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SELECT SURGICAL CENTER AT KENNEDY | 260715364 - (NJ) KHS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $4448.00 | 1114924685 - SOUTH KANSAS CITY SURGICAL CENTER, LC, SOUTH KANSAS CITY SURGICENTER | 202181884 - (KS) SOUTH KANSAS CITY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $980.00 | 1972556942 - CHERRY HILL WOMEN'S CENTER, INC. | 232068660 - (NJ) CHERRY HILL WOMENS CENTER INC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $1017.00 | 1417904756 - METROPOLITAN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | 202804280 - (WI) METROPOLITAN MEDICAL CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $1300.00 | 1952398141 - AUSTIN EYE CLINIC ASSOCIATION, AUSTIN EYE LASER AND SURGICENTER | 741677021 - (TX) AUSTIN EYE CLINIC ASSOCIATION | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $827.41 | 1508364522 - AMY ENGELHARDT | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | FL | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 60520 | $1077.00 | 1720058688 - SURGICENTER OF NORFOLK, LLC, FOUNTAIN POINT SURGERY CENTER | 582458164 - (NE) SURGICENTER OF NORFOLK LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $4839.00 | 1922237213 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF TOMS RIVER, LLC | 300568338 - (NJ) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF TOMS RIVER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $1372.00 | 1003374711 - RIVERVIEW SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 821368525 - (NE) RIVERVIEW SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60520 | $6050.00 | 1487933172 - MT. SCOTT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832600045 | OR | 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 60520 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60520 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 60520 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 60520. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60520 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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