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Last Verified: September 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.
Remov Vertbr Dcmprn Thrclmbr, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Combined Thoracolumbar Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root S Lower Thoracic Or Lumbar Single Segment
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 63087 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 63087 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63087 by major payers:
$2,935.37
$3,301.65
$3,388.00
$3,998.74
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CPT 63087
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Polaris Surgery Center, LLC, Polaris Surbery Center
Polaris Surgery Center LLC
$13,332.00Published rateMedstar Surgery Center At Timonium, LLC
Medstar Surgery Center At Timo
$1,234.00Published rateCentennial Surgunit, LLC, Centennial Surgery Center
Centennial Surgunit LLC
$860.00Published rateMae Physicians Surgery Center, LLC
Mae Physician'S Surgery Center, LLC
$398.48Published rateCentral Florida Endoscopy & Surgical Institute Of Ocala LLC
Central Florida Endoscopy Surgical Institute Of Ocala LLC
$90.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 63087 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63087 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 63087 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63086-CPT | Moderate | Remove Vertebral Body Add On, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Transthoracic Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord And Or Nerve Root S Thoracic Each Additional Segment List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 63087-CPT | High | Remov Vertbr Dcmprn Thrclmbr, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Combined Thoracolumbar Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root S Lower Thoracic Or Lumbar Single Segment |
| 63088-CPT | Moderate | Remove Vertebral Body Add On, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Combined Thoracolumbar Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root S Lower Thoracic Or Lumbar Each Additional 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 63087. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63087 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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