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CPT 63015 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

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
Key FactDetail
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

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 63015 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,856.13

uhc

$2,023.14

aetna

$2,182.45

cigna

$2,458.41

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United
63015$5125.001154805646 - ANNE ARUNDEL-SCA SURGICENTER, LLC, AAMC SURGERY CENTER - ANNAPOLIS824763728 - (MD) ANNE ARUNDELSCA SURGICENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$6987.001447995311 - NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC874311329 - (MA) NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLCMAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$5299.001346621893 - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC472128570 - (NJ) NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$5122.001003103474 - NEW ALBANY SURGERY CENTER, LLC451617821 - (OH) NEW ALBANY SURGERY CENTER, LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$2830.001033734793 - NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC842343047 - (FL) NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$4704.001043708019 - OAK POINT SURGICAL SUITES LLC823437812 - (TX) OAK POINT SURGICAL SUITES LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$4500.001154624526 - THE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT ST. MARY, LLC272871206 - (PA) AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER AT ST. MARY'SPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$3247.001508574518 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRALIA883961418ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$2788.001659548329 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$6375.001164833687 - INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT LLC452192531 - (IN) INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$8394.001265972087 - GOLDEN RIDGE ASC, LLC, GOLDEN RIDGE SURGERY CENTER820602141COAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$2300.001619971470 - ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC202770438 - (AZ) ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$3757.001003887225 - CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER742863853 - (TX) CENTRAL TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$8207.001568427151 - PLANO AMBULATORY SURGERY ASSOCIATES, LP621560420TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63015$3500.001649223629 - ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH, ASPIRUS ST LUKES DULUTH SURGERY CENTER410714079 - ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTHMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 63015 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 63015 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 63015 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
63012-CPTHighLaminectomy 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-CPTHighLaminectomy 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
63016-CPTHighLaminectomy 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; Thoracic

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63015. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 63015 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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