CPT 63012 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63012 by major payers:
$1,464.36
$1,628.97
$1,709.98
$1,985.06
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63012 | $8394.00 | 1003861998 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA | 621817952 - (TN) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $2665.00 | 1295855948 - MAINE EYE CENTER, PA | 10329291 - (ME) MAINE EYE CENTER | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $4227.00 | 1912678947 - ECCS ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC | 352656413 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $2704.00 | 1235255605 - EAGLE EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LLC, EAGLE EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 820521864 - (ID) EAGLE EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $2081.00 | 1487629986 - SAN LUIS OBISPO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE CENTRAL COAST | 201965605 - (CA) SAN LUIS OBISPO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $1868.00 | 1093736795 - HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA, AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 640507572 - HATTIESBURG CLINIC, P.A. | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $2526.00 | 1659340404 - LITTLE ROCK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 203687986 - (AR) LITTLE ROCK SURGERY CENTER | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $300.00 | 1730355595 - FORT MYERS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 800149158 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $8394.00 | 1780128553 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 814599818 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $1748.00 | 1629262274 - THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES | 208291654 - (FL) THE SURGERY CENTER OF THE VILLAGES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $4185.00 | 1306375837 - CENTRAL COAST CARDIOVASCULAR ASC LLC | 821736669 - (CA) CENTRAL COAST CARDIOVASCULAR ASC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $3199.00 | 1063649978 - IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLC, CHRISTUS IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER | 205109610 - (LA) IMPERIAL CALCASIEU SURGICAL CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $6492.00 | 1144331760 - RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582397841 - (GA) RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63012 | $2016.67 | 1457597197 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Surgery Physician (208600000X) |
United | 63012 | $2087.00 | 1750696134 - RMA OF PHILADELPHIA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 273096545 - (PA) RMA OF PHILADELPHIA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | PA | 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 63012 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63012 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 63012 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 63012-CPT | High | Laminectomy With Removal Of Abnormal Facets And/Or Pars Inter-Articularis With Decompression Of Cauda Equina And Nerve Roots For Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar (Gill Type Procedure) |
| 63015-CPT | High | Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), More Than 2 Vertebral Segments; Cervical |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63012. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63012 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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