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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 63197 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System subgroup.
Surgery On The Spinal Nerves, Surgery To Remove One Or More Bones Of The Spine (Vertebrae) And Disable Nerves In The Spinal Cord That Transmit Pain Signals To The Brain.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,683.74 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 63197 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,275.37 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 63197 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 63197 by major payers:
$2,099.87
BCBS / Anthem
$2,285.51
UnitedHealthcare
$2,349.48
Aetna
$2,773.08
Cigna
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CPT 63197
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Crown Point Surgical Suites, LLC
Crown Point Surgical Suites LLC
$2,831.00Published rateSacred Heart Asc, LLC
Sacred Heart Asc LLC
$840.00Published rateNephrology & Endocrine Associates Inc
$628.00Published rateSurgery Center 121 LLC
$390.00Published rateArizona Digestive Center, P.C.
Arizona Digestive Center PC
$90.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 63197 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The table lists codes related to 63197. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 63191-CPT | High | Surgery To Cut Spinal Nerves, Surgery To Remove One Or More Bones Of The Spine (Vertebrae) And Sever Nerves In The Spinal Cord. This Procedure Relieves Muscle Spasm And Pain. |
| 63197-CPT | High | Surgery On The Spinal Nerves, Surgery To Remove One Or More Bones Of The Spine (Vertebrae) And Disable Nerves In The Spinal Cord That Transmit Pain Signals To The Brain. |
| 63200-CPT | High | Remove Scar Tissue On Spine, Removal Of A Portion Of Vertebra (Spine) And Surgery To Remove Adhesions (Scar Tissue) On The Spinal Cord. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63197. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 63197 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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