CPT 63051 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 • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63051 by major payers:
$2,161.90
$2,331.63
$2,454.29
$2,838.79
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 63051 | $840.00 | 1538549852 - BAKERSFIELD SPECIALISTS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 465765998 - (CA) BAKERSFIELD SPECIALISTS SURGICAL CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $469.00 | 1386858595 - ALDERWOOD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 204979154 - (WA) ALDERWOOD SURGICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $150.00 | 1255894051 - NEW JERSEY INTERVENTIONAL ASSOCIATES LLC | 262178516 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $925.00 | 1588756621 - HIGHLINE SOUTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HIGHLINE SOUTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 205001199 - (CO) HIGHLINE SOUTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $425.00 | 1962869446 - FAYETTEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 473997859 - (NC) FAYETTEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $1114.00 | 1770884140 - TRUCKEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 273943102 - (CA) TRUCKEE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $9594.00 | 1033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER | 261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $690.00 | 1992765986 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, WALDRON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $629.00 | 1013298926 - MATTHEWS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 273634811 - (NC) MATTHEWS SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $408.00 | 1871568329 - ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES (GIEA) | 201732114 - (MD) ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $2101.00 | 1366137440 - SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN, LLC, GEORGETOWN SURGERY CENTER | 880604963 - (TX) SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $704.40 | 1023162831 - SEATTLE REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER | 342014245 | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $983.00 | 1003813221 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 742894406 - (FL) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $544.00 | 1235768490 - HENRY'S FORK SURGERY CENTER PLLC | 850508190 - (ID) HENRYS FORK SURGERY CENTER PLLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 63051 | $6158.00 | 1386604197 - SALINAS SURGERY CENTER | 770470910 - (CA) MONTEREY PENINSULA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | 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 63051 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63051 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 63051 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63050-CPT | High | Laminoplasty, Cervical, With Decompression Of The Spinal Cord, Two Or More Vertebral Segments; |
| 63051-CPT | High | Laminoplasty, Cervical, With Decompression Of The Spinal Cord, 2 Or More Vertebral Segments; With Reconstruction Of The Posterior Bony Elements (Including The Application Of Bridging Bone Graft And Non-Segmental Fixation Devices (Eg, Wire, Suture, Mini-Plates), Whe |
| 63052-CPT | Moderate | Laminectomy, Facetectomy, Or Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of Spinal Cord, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root[S] [Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis]), During Posterior Interbody Arthrodesis, Lumbar; Single Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63051. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63051 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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