CPT 63005 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63005 by major payers:
$1,516.63
$1,617.39
$1,751.14
$1,979.22
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63005 | $4170.00 | 1720182835 - LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, LIMESTONE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 510277181 - (DE) LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $8394.00 | 1487716650 - CARONDELET ST. MARY'S NORTHWEST, LLC, CARONDELET FOOTHILLS SURGERY CENTER | 201086556 - (AZ) CAMP LOWELL SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $1900.00 | 1265907885 - APEX SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 814252902 - (OK) APEX SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $5010.00 | 1619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | 800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $2978.00 | 1649961640 - USA BALDWIN COUNTY ASC, LLC, BALDWIN COUNTY SURGERY CENTER | 844335937 - (AL) USA BALDWIN COUNTY ASC LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $4394.00 | 1962011775 - CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF PRINCE FREDERICK LLC | 844787769 - (MD) CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF PRINCE FREDERICK LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $3800.00 | 1093766735 - TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES,LTD | 593210851 - (FL) TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $2154.00 | 1558456459 - PORTLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 10432678 - (ME) PORTLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $900.00 | 1003273129 - GREAT LAKES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 465665524 - (MI) GREAT LAKES SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $8394.00 | 1295344026 - WEST CHESTER SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 845072006 - (OH) WEST CHESTER SURGICAL SUITES LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $8394.00 | 1932258415 - GLENDALE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 202837412 - (CA) GLENDALE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $16164.00 | 1215060546 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLE | 751752253 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $2550.00 | 1962661884 - ACD-SA, LTD., SENDERO IMAGING AND TREATMENT CENTER | 742822681 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $6324.00 | 1659953636 - VCU HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 863310585 - (VA) VCU HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63005 | $4635.00 | 1568906212 - HOUSTON UROLOGIC SURGICENTER, LLC | 814537533 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
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 63005 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63005 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 63005 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63003-CPT | High | Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Thoracic |
| 63005-CPT | High | Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Lumbar, Except For Spondylolisthesis |
| 63011-CPT | High | Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Sacral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63005. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63005 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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