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CPT 62270 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

23 - Emergency Room

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

AG - Primary physician

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 62270

National average reimbursement for CPT 62270 by major payers:

bcbs

$190.16

uhc

$200.38

aetna

$214.96

cigna

$233.56

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For billing codeCPT 62270
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United
62270$439.001982978466 - NORTHWEST ENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC453307193 - (GA) NORTHWEST ENT SURGERY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$685.001366761397 - MEDINA-SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, THE MEDINA SURGERY CENTER261421110 - (OH) SUMMA HEALTH, PENSION ADMINISTATION COMMITTEEOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$550.001659731669 - PHOENIX ASC, LP, CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER OF PHOENIX474334606AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$700.001093766735 - TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES,LTD593210851 - (FL) TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$1343.001922301712 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC270929515 - (TX) THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$2172.001245798826 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS, LLC., SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS831498677 - (TX) SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$1383.001649931072 - MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS, LLC, MEDICAL CITY ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE SURGERY CENTER DALLAS842824507 - (TX) MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$1829.971124022595 - THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS, LLC, SURGERY CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS721550812 - (IA) THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS LLCIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$550.001316604440 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN862695318 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAINGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$322.001700263415 - NORTH POINT SURGERY CENTER, LLC464488421 - (MO) NORTH POINT SURGERY CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$300.001306043617 - UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC260412126 - (PA) UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$298.001609399963 - INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WHITE HALL LLC814296629 - (AR) INTERVENTIONAL SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WHITE HALL LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$459.001871586149 - DISCOVER VISION SURGERY & LASER CENTER LLC, DISCOVER VISION SURGERY & LASER CENTER481244168 - (KS) DISCOVER VISION SURGERY LASER CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$956.001144287665 - CHANNEL ISLANDS SURGICENTER LP770418197 - (CA) CHANNEL ISLANDS SURGICENTER LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62270$671.001326048091 - LOURDES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC205588350KYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 62270 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 62270 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 62270 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
62269-CPTModerateBiopsy Spinal Cord Percutaneous
62270-CPTLowRemoval Of Cerebrospinal Fluid With Lower Back Spinal Tap For Diagnostic Test
62272-CPTModerateSpinal Puncture Therapeutic For Drainage Of Cerebrospinal Fluid (By Needle Or Catheter); (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 62270 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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