CPT 63040 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 • 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 63040 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63040 by major payers:
$1,915.27
$1,913.88
$1,982.74
$2,314.51
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63040 | $4134.00 | 1164771762 - MARYLAND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 454793230 - (MD) MARYLAND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $6220.00 | 1093079196 - MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES, MERCY OUTPATIENTSURGERY CENTER WASHINGTON | 431066883 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $1065.00 | 1679566228 - AMBULATORY FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER, INC. | 521910756 - (MD) AMBULATORY FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $1039.00 | 1699748855 - MIDDLETOWN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, THE GI ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621835826 - (OH) MIDDLETOWN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $2363.14 | 1619971942 - KENNETH COMBS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 63040 | $2382.00 | 1275503906 - JERVEY EYE CENTER,LLC | 582297640 | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $3232.00 | 1578914891 - DH PHYSICIANS AMBULATORY SERVICES | 812885619 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $5000.00 | 1003870825 - PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | 752563226 - (FL) PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $1925.00 | 1043497019 - PIKESVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOCENTRE OF BALTIMORE | 261467040 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $4000.00 | 1881001212 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE | 833879253 - (NJ) LIBERTY CORNER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $1048.00 | 1467472688 - WEST CLINIC ASTC, WEST CLINIC, PC | 621526296 - THE WEST CLINIC, PLLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $3000.00 | 1154873594 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF PENNSYLVANIA ASC LLC | 814056190 - (PA) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF PENNSYLVANIA ASC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $4234.00 | 1245657840 - SURGCENTER OF PLANO LLC | 462873916 - (TX) SURGCENTER OF PLANO, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63040 | $1085.77 | 1528016227 - SUSAN CHINWORTH-MARTIG | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | WA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 63040 | $1085.77 | 1881447324 - KAYLA BLAKE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
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 63040 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63040 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 63040 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63035-CPT | Moderate | Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc; Each Additional Interspace, Cervical Or Lumbar (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedur |
| 63040-CPT | High | Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Reexploration, Single Interspace; Cervical |
| 63042-CPT | High | Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Reexploration, Single Interspace; Lumbar |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63040 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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