CPT code 12002: Wound repair, simple, 2.6–7.5 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in King County, WA
Reports simple, one-layer closure of a 2.6–7.5 cm superficial wound on the scalp, neck, trunk, axilla, external genitalia, or extremities.
In King County, WA, Medicare pays $161.05 for 12002 in the office and $60.64 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 12002 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 12002 covers
12002 covers simple closure of a superficial wound with a single layer of sutures, staples, or another closure method. The repair is appropriate when the wound involves skin and superficial tissue without the layered closure or other features that call for an intermediate repair. Common settings include an emergency department, urgent care clinic, or office, with the closure performed by a physician or other treating clinician. Eligible sites include the scalp, neck, axilla, external genitalia, trunk, and extremities, including hands and feet.
Select the code using the combined length of qualifying simple wounds in the same anatomic grouping; document each wound’s site, length, and repair method. The total must fall from 2.6 through 7.5 cm. Medicare assigns a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. For multiple procedures in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to a 50% reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this code. Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How King County, WA compares for 12002
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 12002 runs from $122.11 in Arkansas to $181.27 in San Benito County, CA. King County, WA pays $161.05. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- King County, WA · this page$161.05
- Rest of Washington · Washington$142.84−$18.21
- Los Angeles, CA · California$155.35−$5.70
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$158.96−$2.09
- Miami, FL · Florida$155.40−$5.65
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$150.39−$10.66
- Manhattan, NY · New York$161.61+$0.56
Other areas in Washington first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAlaska | $160.34 | $73.19 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $124.03 | $52.43 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $122.11 | $51.82 |
| ArizonaArizona | $135.21 | $55.91 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $145.89 | $56.21 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $145.27 | $55.59 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $167.63 | $59.77 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $154.44 | $57.71 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $147.81 | $58.12 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $152.25 | $57.08 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $151.69 | $56.84 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $155.18 | $57.31 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $177.09 | $61.70 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $176.81 | $61.43 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $181.27 | $63.27 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $180.16 | $62.16 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $149.28 | $56.08 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $156.59 | $57.17 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $152.24 | $56.82 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $158.15 | $57.66 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $167.23 | $59.38 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $55.55 |
| ColoradoColorado | $144.00 | $56.93 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $148.96 | $60.83 |
| DelawareDelaware | $137.53 | $56.68 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $146.98 | $64.09 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $139.17 | $60.94 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $142.51 | $59.37 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $130.65 | $57.65 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $148.81 | $55.77 |
| IowaIowa | $126.44 | $51.57 |
| IdahoIdaho | $127.52 | $52.24 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $139.87 | $64.59 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $135.60 | $60.89 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $148.27 | $64.23 |
| IndianaIndiana | $128.29 | $52.43 |
| KansasKansas | $126.26 | $52.29 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $128.15 | $55.40 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $134.81 | $57.81 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $128.11 | $55.69 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $158.19 | $60.49 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $143.24 | $57.07 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $148.65 | $60.84 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $140.13 | $57.31 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $128.72 | $53.43 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $135.48 | $54.38 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $141.48 | $62.52 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $132.12 | $57.41 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $136.37 | $52.16 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $133.35 | $56.51 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $134.78 | $56.87 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $126.08 | $55.54 |
| MississippiMississippi | $124.10 | $53.64 |
| MontanaMontana | $139.27 | $57.43 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $130.08 | $53.73 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $134.52 | $52.69 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $127.04 | $51.51 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $142.14 | $56.95 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $157.23 | $62.31 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $150.21 | $60.85 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $133.08 | $58.04 |
| NevadaNevada | $138.04 | $56.12 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $166.33 | $69.03 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $151.58 | $61.98 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $162.34 | $65.61 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $132.19 | $54.45 |
| OhioOhio | $131.15 | $56.44 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $127.42 | $54.34 |
| Portland, OROregon | $148.28 | $57.36 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $136.52 | $55.02 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $145.36 | $60.17 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $131.12 | $56.00 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $140.20 | $57.47 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $142.23 | $57.70 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $130.92 | $55.31 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $133.96 | $52.13 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $127.00 | $52.61 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $143.91 | $57.33 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $130.24 | $55.77 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $136.97 | $55.87 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $138.10 | $56.60 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $137.26 | $56.58 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $137.54 | $56.28 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $141.93 | $60.67 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $133.70 | $56.04 |
| UtahUtah | $132.81 | $55.89 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $135.32 | $54.88 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $140.20 | $57.47 |
| VermontVermont | $134.38 | $53.37 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $129.78 | $51.38 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $130.40 | $59.29 |
| WyomingWyoming | $137.20 | $55.37 |
12002 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$122.11
$163.25
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $160.34 | 1 |
| AL | $124.03 | 1 |
| AR | $122.11 | 1 |
| AZ | $135.21 | 1 |
| CA | $145.23–$181.27 | 29 |
| CO | $144.00 | 1 |
| CT | $148.96 | 1 |
| DC | $158.96 | 1 |
| DE | $137.53 | 1 |
| FL | $139.17–$155.40 | 3 |
| GA | $130.65–$142.51 | 2 |
| GU | $148.81 | 1 |
| HI | $148.81 | 1 |
| IA | $126.44 | 1 |
| ID | $127.52 | 1 |
| IL | $135.60–$150.39 | 4 |
| IN | $128.29 | 1 |
| KS | $126.26 | 1 |
| KY | $128.15 | 1 |
| LA | $128.11–$134.81 | 2 |
| MA | $143.24–$158.19 | 2 |
| MD | $140.13–$158.96 | 3 |
| ME | $128.72–$135.48 | 2 |
| MI | $132.12–$141.48 | 2 |
| MN | $136.37 | 1 |
| MO | $126.08–$134.78 | 3 |
| MS | $124.10 | 1 |
| MT | $139.27 | 1 |
| NC | $130.08 | 1 |
| ND | $134.52 | 1 |
| NE | $127.04 | 1 |
| NH | $142.14 | 1 |
| NJ | $150.21–$157.23 | 2 |
| NM | $133.08 | 1 |
| NV | $138.04 | 1 |
| NY | $132.19–$166.33 | 5 |
| OH | $131.15 | 1 |
| OK | $127.42 | 1 |
| OR | $136.52–$148.28 | 2 |
| PA | $131.12–$145.36 | 2 |
| PR | $140.20 | 1 |
| RI | $142.23 | 1 |
| SC | $130.92 | 1 |
| SD | $133.96 | 1 |
| TN | $127.00 | 1 |
| TX | $130.24–$143.91 | 8 |
| UT | $132.81 | 1 |
| VA | $135.32–$158.96 | 2 |
| VI | $140.20 | 1 |
| VT | $134.38 | 1 |
| WA | $142.84–$161.05 | 2 |
| WI | $129.78 | 1 |
| WV | $130.40 | 1 |
| WY | $137.20 | 1 |
How the 12002 rate is calculated
Each of 12002’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 12002
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.11
1.11 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.82
2.82 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.24
0.24 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
4.1700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$139.28
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact King County, WA inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,397
- Code
- 12002
- Physician work
- 1.11
- Practice expense
- 2.82
- Malpractice
- 0.24
GPCI2026.csv
108
- Locality
- King County, WA
- Physician work
- 1.050
- Practice expense
- 1.227
- Malpractice
- 0.817
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.11 | × 1.050 | 1.1655 |
| Practice expense | 2.82 | × 1.227 | 3.4601 |
| Malpractice | 0.24 | × 0.817 | 0.1961 |
| Total RVUs | 4.8217 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, King County, WA$161.05
Office: (1.11 × 1.05 + 2.82 × 1.227 + 0.24 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $161.05
Facility: (1.11 × 1.05 + 0.37 × 1.227 + 0.24 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $60.64
Payment rules and modifiers for 12002
The CMS indicators that decide how 12002 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 12002
Wound repair, simple, 2.6–7.5 cm
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
12002 without 51 · national office
$139.28
Wound repair, simple, 2.6–7.5 cm
12002-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$69.64
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 12002 has changed in King County, WA
12002 · Office / nonfacility
$161.05
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $34.83 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $126.22 to $161.05 (27.6%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$126.22changed to$161.05
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.14 changed to 1.11
- Practice expense RVU 2.07 changed to 2.82
- Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.24
- Work GPCI 1.043 changed to 1.050
- Practice expense GPCI 1.220 changed to 1.227
- Malpractice GPCI 0.853 changed to 0.817
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$130.30changed to$126.22
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.08 changed to 2.07
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$128.17changed to$130.30
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$130.47changed to$128.17
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.06 changed to 2.08
- Work GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.043
- Practice expense GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.220
- Malpractice GPCI 0.815 changed to 0.853
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$129.83changed to$130.47
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 2.01 changed to 2.06
- Work GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.039
- Practice expense GPCI 1.194 changed to 1.207
- Malpractice GPCI 0.776 changed to 0.815
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$129.80changed to$129.83
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.99 changed to 2.01
- Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.22
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$125.20changed to$129.80
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.80 changed to 1.99
- Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.21
- Work GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.036
- Practice expense GPCI 1.170 changed to 1.194
- Malpractice GPCI 0.854 changed to 0.776
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$121.16changed to$125.20
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.79 changed to 1.80
- Malpractice RVU 0.15 changed to 0.22
- Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.031
- Practice expense GPCI 1.146 changed to 1.170
- Malpractice GPCI 0.931 changed to 0.854
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$123.91changed to$121.16
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 1.86 changed to 1.79
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$119.76changed to$123.91
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.79 changed to 1.86
- Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.027
- Practice expense GPCI 1.151 changed to 1.146
- Malpractice GPCI 0.713 changed to 0.931
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$118.11changed to$119.76
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 1.78 changed to 1.79
- Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.026
- Practice expense GPCI 1.155 changed to 1.151
- Malpractice GPCI 0.495 changed to 0.713
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$119.12changed to$118.11
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 1.79 changed to 1.78
- Malpractice RVU 0.16 changed to 0.15
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$118.53changed to$119.12
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$117.98changed to$118.53
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.74 changed to 1.79
- Malpractice RVU 0.18 changed to 0.16
- Practice expense GPCI 1.150 changed to 1.155
- Malpractice GPCI 0.688 changed to 0.495
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$121.74changed to$117.98
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.96 changed to 1.74
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.18
- Practice expense GPCI 1.144 changed to 1.150
- Malpractice GPCI 0.881 changed to 0.688
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $121.74
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $161.05 | $60.64 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $161.05 | $60.64 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $161.05 | $60.64 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $161.05 | $60.64 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $126.22 | $60.32 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $126.22 | $60.32 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $126.22 | $60.32 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $126.22 | $60.32 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $130.30 | $62.07 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $130.30 | $62.07 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $130.30 | $62.07 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $130.30 | $62.07 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $128.17 | $61.06 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $130.47 | $62.17 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $130.47 | $62.17 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $130.47 | $62.17 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $130.47 | $62.17 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $129.83 | $62.48 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $129.83 | $62.48 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $129.83 | $62.48 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $129.83 | $62.48 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $129.80 | $62.31 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $129.80 | $62.31 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $129.80 | $62.31 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $129.80 | $62.31 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $125.20 | $64.82 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $125.20 | $64.82 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $125.20 | $64.82 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $125.20 | $64.82 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $121.16 | $62.92 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $121.16 | $62.92 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $121.16 | $62.92 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $121.16 | $62.92 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $123.91 | $63.26 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $123.91 | $63.26 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $123.91 | $63.26 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $123.91 | $63.26 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $119.76 | $61.93 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $119.76 | $61.93 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $119.76 | $61.93 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $119.76 | $61.93 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $118.11 | $60.21 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $118.11 | $60.21 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $118.11 | $60.21 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $118.11 | $60.21 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $119.12 | $60.61 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $119.12 | $60.61 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $118.53 | $60.30 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $118.53 | $60.30 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $117.98 | $61.95 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $117.98 | $61.95 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $117.98 | $61.95 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $117.98 | $61.95 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $121.74 | $61.80 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $121.74 | $61.80 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $121.74 | $61.80 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $121.74 | $61.80 | RVU13AR |
Where the King County, WA rate applies
King County, WA is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 63 cities and communities in Washington. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Seattle
- Algona
- Ames Lake
- 12002 in Auburn · multiple payment areas
- Baring
- Beaux Arts Village
- Bellevue
- Black Diamond
12002 billing questions
How is 12002 distinguished from 12001 or 12004?
Use the combined length of the qualifying simple repairs in the same anatomic grouping: 12001 covers 2.5 cm or less, 12002 covers 2.6–7.5 cm, and 12004 covers 7.6–12.5 cm.
Can lengths of multiple wounds be added together?
Yes, when the wounds are simple repairs in the same anatomic grouping. Document each wound’s location and length; do not combine wounds from different groupings to reach this code’s range.
When should an intermediate repair be reported instead?
Use an intermediate repair code when the closure involves qualifying layered repair or other features that make the repair more than simple. For the same 2.6–7.5 cm length range and relevant site grouping, compare 12032.
Should modifier 50 be appended for wounds on both sides?
No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for 12002; do not report modifier 50 for this code.
How does Medicare handle 12002 with another procedure in the same session?
The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures in the same session are subject to the standard multiple procedure reduction.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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