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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 63015 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System subgroup.
Remove Spine Lamina 2 Crvcl, 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 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 | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,444.59 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 63015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,111.415 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 63015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63015 by major payers:
$1,856.13
BCBS / Anthem
$2,023.14
UnitedHealthcare
$2,182.45
Aetna
$2,398.52
Cigna
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CPT 63015
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
$16,164.00Published rateAdvanced Urology Surgery Center
$7,415.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Bel Air
Surgcenter Of Bel Air, LLC
$3,515.00Published rateDeaconess Hospital, Inc, <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$2,485.19Published rateCynthia Lewis
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$1,141.84Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 63015 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The table lists codes related to 63015. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 63012-CPT | High | Remove Lamina/Facets Lumbar, 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 | Remove Spine Lamina 2 Crvcl, 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 | Remove Spine Lamina 2 Thrc, 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.
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