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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 Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 62000 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 62000 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 62000 by major payers:
$1,290.47
$1,334.54
$1,402.55
$1,615.52
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CPT 62000
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North Denver Musculoskeletal Surgical Partners LLC
$6,506.00Published rateDurango Surgery Center LLC, Animas Surgical Center At Escalante
Durango Surgery Center LLC
$4,950.00Published rateNorthwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S., The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S.
$3,170.00Published rateBlue Ridge Day Surgery Center, Lp, Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center
Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center Lp
$2,500.00Published rateThe Overland Park Ks Endoscopy Asc LLC, Endoscopic Imaging Center
The Overland Park Ks Endoscopy Asc LLC
$724.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 62000 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 62000 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Nervous 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 62000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62000-CPT | High | Elevation Of Depressed Skull F, Elevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture Simple Extraduralelevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture Simple Extradural |
| 62005-CPT | High | Elevation Of Depressed Skull F, Elevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture Compound Orcomminuted Extradural Elevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture Compound Or |
| 62010-CPT | High | Elevation Of Depressed Skull F, Elevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture With Repairof Duraandor Debridement Of Brain Elevation Of Depressed Skull Fracture With Repair Of Dura |
| 62100-CPT | High | Seal Spinal Fluid Leak, Surgery To Seal Off An Opening In The Membrane Covering The Brain. The Opening Has Allowed Cerebrospinal Fluid To Leak Into The Sinuses. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 62000 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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