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CPT 63045 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

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, 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
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

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 63045

National average reimbursement for CPT 63045 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,643.17

uhc

$1,754.34

aetna

$1,922.67

cigna

$2,142.82

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For billing codeCPT 63045
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United
63045$3150.001881687614 - TURKS HEAD SURGERY CENTER LLC200184603 - (PA) TURK'S HEAD SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C.PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$3373.001922438472 - PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC463665760 - (TX) PARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$1425.001255493482 - GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF HICKORY, LP, GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER205740206NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$1783.001497834931 - VISION CARE CENTER, A MEDICAL GROUP INC, EYE-Q SURGERY CENTER941717441 - VISION CARE CENTER, A MEDICAL GROUP, INC.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$1349.001841213923 - NORTH SHORE SURGI-CENTER INC112966356 - (NY) NORTH SHORE SURGI CENTER INC.NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$2058.001306320338 - ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC814662532 - (AL) ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER LLCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$6365.001154323988 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGI-CENTER LP, SURGI-CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA752967162 - (VA) CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGICENTER LPVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$2826.001316533474 - SANDHILLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER851392224 - (SC) SANDHILLS ENDOSCOPY CENTERSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$839.001235104738 - THE OVERLAND PARK KS ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING CENTER201635603 - (KS) THE OVERLAND PARK KS ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$1024.001679539688 - NORTHERN ARIZONA EYE ASSOCIATES263664479AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$2166.831477592418 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC, <UNAVAIL>350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
63045$3458.001285912923 - ATLANTA HAND SPECIALIST SURGERY CENTER LLC452458463 - (GA) ATLANTA HAND SPECIALIST SURGERY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$5305.001962772871 - SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHEAST TEXAS LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHEAST TEXAS454184639 - (TX) SCNETX, LLCDBA SURGERY CENTERTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$6087.001548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
63045$3739.001437642857 - GEORGIA VASCULAR & VEIN CENTER822239594 - (GA) GEORGIA VASCULAR VEIN CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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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 63045 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 63045 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 63045 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
63044-CPTModerateLaminotomy (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-CPTHighLaminectomy, 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
63046-CPTHighLaminectomy, 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; Thoracic

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63045. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 63045 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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