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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 63103 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 63103 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63103 by major payers:

$374.41

$404.04

$422.64

$475.87
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 63103 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 63103 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 63103 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63102-CPT | High | Remove Vert Body Dcmprn Lmbr, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Lateral Extracavitary Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord And Or Nerve Root S Eg For Tumor Or Retropulsed Bone Fragments Lumbar Single Segment |
| 63103-CPT | Moderate | Remove Vertebral Body Add On, Vertebral Corpectomy Vertebral Body Resection Partial Or Complete Lateral Extracavitary Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord And Or Nerve Root S Eg For Tumor Or Retropulsed Bone Fragments Thoracic Or Lumbar Each Additional Segment List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 63170-CPT | High | Laminecto W/ Myelotomy (Eg Bischof Or Drez Typ) Cervcal Thora, Laminectomy With Myelotomy (Eg Bischof Or Drez Type) Cervical Thora |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63103. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63103 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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