CPT 60521 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 • 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60521 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60521 by major payers:
$1,335.58
$1,512.23
$1,519.50
$1,855.31
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 60521 | $1274.00 | 1114202892 - ALVARADO EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 453181784 - (CA) ALVARADO EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $103.00 | 1205821097 - ADOBE SURGERY CENTER, PC | 860835901 - (AZ) ADOBE SURGERY CENTER PC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $558.00 | 1720044522 - SURGICARE OF MOBILE LTD | 752459715 - (AL) SURGICARE OF MOBILE LTD | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $1390.00 | 1891750980 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF S FLORIDA LLLP, MEMORIAL SAME DAY SURGERY CENTERS | 592753716 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $1028.00 | 1659517019 - SURGERY CENTER OF PEMBROKE PINES, LLC | 263364068 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF PEMBROKE | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $410.00 | 1003478744 - ACHY LEGS CLINICS LLC, CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EXCELLENCE | 820799709 - (TX) ACHY LEGS CLINICS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $747.00 | 1093069452 - UROLOGY SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 460876134 - (GA) UROLOGY SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $1049.00 | 1649223124 - CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER,LLC, CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $983.00 | 1104298009 - RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 472947364 - (MI) RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $2706.48 | 1124022595 - THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS, LLC, SURGERY CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS | 721550812 - (IA) THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $2575.00 | 1164017778 - MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER OF ALLIANCE, LLC | 822480225 - (TX) MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER OF ALLIANCE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $445.00 | 1114907920 - MIAMI ASC LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621600424 - (FL) MIAMI ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $934.00 | 1093771073 - ARTEL LLC | 263513966 - (CA) ARTEL, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $600.00 | 1295906956 - THE ENT CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND | 260329297 - (RI) THE ENT CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND | RI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 60521 | $983.00 | 1831420694 - TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC | 263531997 - (FL) TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL | FL | 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 60521 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60521 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 60521 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 60521. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60521 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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