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Last Verified: October 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 Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 62304 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 62304 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 62304 by major payers:
$302.36
$341.74
$357.93
$218.16
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CPT 62304
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, The Woodlands
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
$2,350.00Published ratePiccard Surgery Center, LLC
$953.00Published rateKokomo Ambulatory Surgery Center
$630.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Eye Specialists Of Indiana, PC
Surgery Center Of Eye Specialists Of Indiana PC
$392.00Published rateEye Center Of North Florida, P.A., The Laser & Surgery Center
Eye Center Of North Florida, P.A.
$128.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 62304 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 62304 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 62304 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62303-CPT | Moderate | Contrast X-Ray Thoracic, Radiology Supervision And Interpretation Of X-Rays Taken Of The Spinal Cord Using Contrast Dye (Myelogram). Myelography Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement Of A Contrast Agent Around The Spinal Cord In Real-Time. |
| 62304-CPT | Moderate | Contrast X-Ray Low Back, Radiology Supervision And Interpretation Of X-Rays Taken Of The Spinal Cord Using Contrast Dye (Myelogram). Myelography Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement Of A Contrast Agent Around The Spinal Cord In Real-Time. |
| 62305-CPT | Moderate | Contrast Spinal X-Ray Back, Radiology Supervision And Interpretation Of X-Rays Taken Of The Spinal Cord Using Contrast Dye (Myelogram). Myelography Is An X-Ray Technique That Shows Movement Of A Contrast Agent Around The Spinal Cord In Real-Time. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62304. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 62304 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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