CPT 63048 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63048 by major payers:
$272.79
$297.21
$340.14
$354.34
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63048 | $120.00 | 1184894693 - LA/OC SURGICAL CENTER, INC. | 262108942 - (CA) LAOC SURGICAL CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $574.00 | 1881969269 - SURGERY CENTRE OF SW FLORIDA LLC, CAPE HEALTH SURGERY CENTER | 454068750 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $91.00 | 1942272851 - INDEPENDENCE ASC LLC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER - LIBERTY | 621707564 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $76.00 | 1619244175 - BARRINGTON PAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE, LLC, BARRINGTON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 273091392 - (IL) BARRINGTON PAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $213.00 | 1104990050 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 911798298 - (NM) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $329.00 | 1780292110 - BUCKEYE SOUTH LLC, BUCKEYE SURGERY CENTER | 832419523 - (AZ) BUCKEYE SOUTH LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $150.00 | 1982069068 - RAIDER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 810842010 - (TX) RAIDER SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $250.00 | 1750920591 - HAYDEN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 844085494 - (AZ) HAYDEN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $450.00 | 1740891571 - PENINSULA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 842769083 - (CA) PENINSULA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $690.00 | 1801457478 - DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER, LLC | 834488032 - (OH) DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $97.00 | 1235241688 - SAN ANTONIO ASC L.P., SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 742863505 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $351.00 | 1609930676 - BAYWOOD MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC, DESERT PAIN INSTITUTE - ASC | 861006533 - (AZ) BAYWOOD MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC DBA DESERT PAIN INSTITUTE | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $395.00 | 1205545860 - PROVIDENCE SURGERY AND PROCEDURE CENTER LLC | 881232814 - (WA) PROVIDENCE SURGERY AND PROCEDURE CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $800.00 | 1649922485 - NORTHERN LAKES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 874431494 - (MN) NORTHERN LAKES SURGERY CENTER LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63048 | $530.00 | 1710688627 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BRECKENRIDGE LLC | 922359229 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BRECKENRIDGE LLC | KY | 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 63048 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63048 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 63048 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63047 | 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; Lumbar |
| 63048 | Moderate | 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; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Cervical Thoracic Or Lumbar (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/22) |
| 63050 | High | Laminoplasty, Cervical, With Decompression Of The Spinal Cord, Two Or More Vertebral Segments; |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63048. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63048 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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