CPT 63012
Remove lamina/facets lumbar
CPT 63012 at a glance
- Code
- 63012
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove lamina/facets lumbar
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,695.53 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 63012?
CPT 63012 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Remove lamina/facets lumbar". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 63012 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 63012 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 63012 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 63012?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 63012 is $3,695.53 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 63012?
CPT 63012 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine – Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine, Neurological Surgery, among others.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.