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CPT 63047 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; Lumbar
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

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 63047

National average reimbursement for CPT 63047 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,419.18

uhc

$1,520.33

aetna

$1,660.94

cigna

$1,862.11

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For billing codeCPT 63047
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
63047$2390.821720596653 - MICHAEL HOLMBOE840405257AZOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$2492.971760914840 - ERIC SECRIST911606533WAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$1287.821427286699 - RYAN WILKINS161608040NYSports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (207XX0005X)
United
63047$5666.021487079810 - KAZIMIERZ KOMPERDA611661781NYSports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (207XX0005X)
United
63047$1260.461285809848 - ANANT KUMAR MD ORTHOPEDICS AND SPINE SURGERY PC262268935COOrthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (207XS0117X)
United
63047$3902.541972605681 - ROBERT BRUCE582619196GAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$2689.661912961319 - JEFFREY RODGERS420984558IAOrthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X)
United
63047$1652.811295393031 - RUSSELL STEWART540506332VAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$2160.841104115542 - JUSTIN COLANESE351151025INOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$2322.671568782829 - ISAAC FEHRENBACHER351159676INOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$3121.201689069577 - PATRICK KENNEDY61755234PAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$4906.581891177150 - ZACHARY MEYER430653611MOPediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207XP3100X)
United
63047$1360.051588906945 - ALEXANDER LAMPLEY593696338FLOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$1823.781659710093 - MICHAEL KNIGHT540506332VAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
63047$2970.261013185867 - MILFORD MARCHANT461322238MDOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
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United
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 63047 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 63047 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 63047 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
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
63047-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; Lumbar
63048-CPTModerateLaminectomy 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; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Cervical Thoracic Or Lumbar (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/22)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63047. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 63047 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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