CPT 63044 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 63044 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63044 by major payers:
$497.89
$443.46
$759.52
$887.27
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63044 | $3889.00 | 1144287665 - CHANNEL ISLANDS SURGICENTER LP | 770418197 - (CA) CHANNEL ISLANDS SURGICENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $1977.00 | 1477886406 - BILTMORE SURGICAL PARTNERS, LLC, DEER VALLEY SURGICAL AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 264509307 - (AZ) BILTMORE SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $1191.00 | 1154442630 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY UNIT | 561972669 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $1442.00 | 1609871680 - LAUREL MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, AMBULATORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF MARYLAND | 203959465 - (MD) LAUREL MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $1391.00 | 1225776230 - ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 871669738 - (KS) ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $2500.00 | 1154959179 - MUNSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | 844828519 - (IN) MUNSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $2614.00 | 1952698078 - EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 452484347 - (CA) EXECUTIVE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $1771.00 | 1609949551 - NORTHWEST VISION INSTITUTE, PLLC, NORTHWEST LASER AND SURGERY CENTER | 383807987 - (WA) NORTHWEST VISION INSTITUTE, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $7500.00 | 1154322410 - SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUITES | 383641574 - (IN) SUMMIT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $3350.00 | 1184686164 - SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 223778333 - (NJ) SHORE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $246.66 | 1659963510 - THOMAS HORNYAK | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | PA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 63044 | $246.66 | 1902843782 - PATRICK CROSS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 63044 | $3544.27 | 1205030731 - PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY, LC, PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY, LC | 205895205 - (IA) PIERCE STREET SAME DAY SURGERY | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $3183.00 | 1669705034 - EYE SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, MUNCIE SURGICAL CARE CENTER | 270927202 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63044 | $3350.00 | 1922028265 - ATLANTIC GASTRO SURGICENTER, LLC, T/A ACCESS | 223645443 - (NJ) ATLANTIC GASTRO SURGICENTER LLC | 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 63044 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63044 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 63044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63043-CPT | Moderate | Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy) With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S) Including Partial Facetectomy Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disk Reexploration Single Interspace; Each Additional Cervical Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 63044-CPT | Moderate | Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy) With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S) Including Partial Facetectomy Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disk Reexploration Single Interspace; Each Additional Lumbar Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 63045-CPT | High | Laminectomy, Facetectomy And Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of Spinal Cord, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root(S), (Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis)), Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63044. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63044 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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