CPT 63015 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 63015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63015 by major payers:
$1,856.13
$2,023.14
$2,182.45
$2,458.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63015 | $8394.00 | 1184125809 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $2539.00 | 1477507168 - LAKESIDE SURGERY LLC, LAKESIDE SURGERY CENTER | 752714441 - LAKESIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $2300.00 | 1619971470 - ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 202770438 - (AZ) ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $8087.00 | 1760412803 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLP | 203360737 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $3500.00 | 1760794218 - NSC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., ENDEAVOR SURGICAL CENTER | 954683164 - (CA) NORTHRIDGE SURGERY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $3515.00 | 1912158684 - SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR | 262215322 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $7415.00 | 1376884585 - ADVANCED UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 461456287 - (GA) ADVANCED UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $4704.00 | 1043708019 - OAK POINT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 823437812 - (TX) OAK POINT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $8180.00 | 1336288703 - VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, VIRGINIA MASON ISSAQUAH ASC | 910565539 - (WA) VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $2526.00 | 1588603351 - PHYSICIAN'S DAY SURGERY CENTER | 710623198 | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $6020.00 | 1588656508 - SAINT THOMAS CAMPUS SURGICARE LP | 752959131 - (TN) SAINT THOMAS CAMPUS SURGICARE LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $2485.19 | 1417382250 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC, <UNAVAIL> | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Clinic/Center (261QS1200X) |
United | 63015 | $3199.00 | 1649317660 - ORTHOVIRGINIA, INC | 540885859 - (VA) ORTHOVIRGINIA, INC. | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $1367.00 | 1609887041 - ZITELLI & BRODLAND PC, ZITELLI & BRODLAND ASF CENTRAL | 251549973 - JOHN A. ZITELLI, MD, PC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63015 | $2602.00 | 1417919879 - HUNTERDON ENDOSURGERY CENTER | 223597546 | NJ | 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 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 63016-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; 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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