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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.
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| 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 LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 60600 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 60600 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 60600 by major payers:
$1,869.89
$1,821.70
$1,915.43
$2,179.45
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CPT 60600
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Surgical Caregivers Of Fort Worth LLC, Texas Health Surgery Center Fort Worth Midtown
Surgical Caregivers Of Fort Worth LLC
$6,068.00Published rateOld Tesson Surgery Center, L.P., Old Tesson Surgery Center
Old Tesson Surgery Center Lp
$1,167.00Published rateSarasota Endoscopy Asc LLC, Bayview Endoscopy Center
The Sarasota Endoscopy Asc, LLC
$800.00Published ratePremier Surgical Center LLC
$500.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$63.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 60600 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Endocrine System Codes
The CPT 60600 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 60600 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 Explorati, Parathyroidectomy Or Exploration Of Parathyroid(S) Withmediastinal Exploration Sternal Split Or Transthoracic Approach |
| 60545-CPT | High | Endocrine Surgery, Adrenalectomy Partial Or Complete Or Exploration Of Adrenal Gland With Or Without Biopsy Transabdominal Lumbar Or Dorsal (Separate Procedure) Unilateral; With Excision Of Adjacent Retroperitoneal Tumor |
| 60600-CPT | High | Xcision Of Carotid Body Tumor; W/O Xcision Of Carotid Arter, Excision Of Carotid Body Tumor; Without Excision Of Carotid Artery |
| 60605-CPT | High | Xcision Of Carotid Body Tumor; W/ Xcision Of Carotid Arter, Excision Of Carotid Body Tumor; With Excision Of Carotid Artery |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 60600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 60600 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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