CPT 62252 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 26 - Professional component • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 62252 by major payers:
$112.63
$117.65
$126.51
$145.43
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 62252 | $688.00 | 1902302961 - HILL COUNTRY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF BOERNE | 352599588 - (TX) HILL COUNTRY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $555.00 | 1063099190 - ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS LEBANON SURGERY CENTER LLC, LEBANON SURGERY CENTER | 862679471 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $574.00 | 1366559122 - HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER | 331107194 - (CO) HARVARD PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $172.00 | 1285692004 - TEC NORTH, LLC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER NORTH | 201871076 - (TN) TEC NORTH LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $290.00 | 1043271604 - NORTH FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223849885 - (NJ) NORTH FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $51.00 | 1114951365 - DOCTORS SURGERY CENTER, PA | 710718664 - (AR) DOCTORS SURGERY CENTER PA | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $172.00 | 1508845942 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER WEST | 621512837 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $90.00 | 1598189342 - MEI SURGERY CENTER LLC, MICHIGAN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 461591012 - (MI) MEI SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $366.00 | 1568963189 - BAPTIST SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MIAMI BEACH | 201796841 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $108.00 | 1083694319 - KINGS EYE CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, INC., KINGS EYE SURGICAL CENTER | 770566388 - (CA) KINGS EYE CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $351.00 | 1326549676 - CHATHAM ORTHOPAEDIC ASC, LLC, CHATHAM ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 824075002 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $63.08 | 1942224001 - KRISTI COTTRELL | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | CA | Nurse Practitioner (363L00000X) |
United | 62252 | $531.00 | 1740328947 - ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS, LLC | 510425612 - (GA) ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62252 | $27.70 | 1124526611 - KATHLEEN QUATRO | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | KY | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | 62252 | $77.00 | 1598739617 - AMJAD ALI | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | KY | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
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 62252 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 62252 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 62252 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62148-CPT | Low | Incision And Retrieval Of Subcutaneous Cranial Bone Graft For Cranioplasty (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 62160-CPT | Moderate | Neuroendoscopy, Intracranial, For Placement Or Replacement Of Ventricular Catheter And Attachment To Shunt System Or External Drainage (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 62230-CPT | High | Replace Shunt/Valve/Distal Catheter |
| 62252-CPT | Low | Reprogramming Of Programmable Csf Shunt |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62252. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 62252 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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