CPT code 12004: Simple wound repair, nonfacial sites, 7.6–12.5 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Miami, FL

Reports simple closure of a superficial wound at specified nonfacial sites when the combined repaired length is 7.6 to 12.5 cm.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality19.9K Medicare services in 2024

In Miami, FL, Medicare pays $183.12 for 12004 in the office and $89.59 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$183.12Office (non-facility)
$89.59Hospital or facility
+13.0%vs the national office rate ($161.99)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 12004 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 12004 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Miami, FL
  2. What 12004 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 12004 covers

This code covers closure of a superficial wound without layered repair of deeper tissue. The site group includes the scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk, and extremities; wounds of the face have a separate code series. A clinician typically cleans and prepares the wound, uses local anesthesia as needed, and closes the skin with sutures, staples, or tissue adhesive. These repairs commonly occur in emergency departments, urgent care, and office settings, performed by emergency, primary care, or surgical clinicians.

Select the code by the eligible site group and the combined length of simple repairs in that group, not by the number of wounds or closure materials. Document each wound’s site, length, depth, and repair method. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this code; assistant-at-surgery services are not paid, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing 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 Miami, FL compares for 12004

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 12004 runs from $141.95 in Arkansas to $208.08 in San Benito County, CA. Miami, FL pays $183.12. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

12004 in Miami, FL vs other payment areas
  1. Miami, FL · this page$183.12
  2. Fort Lauderdale, FL · Florida$172.26−$10.86
  3. Rest of Florida · Florida$162.95−$20.17
  4. Los Angeles, CA · California$179.28−$3.84
  5. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$184.31+$1.19
  6. Chicago, IL · Illinois$177.12−$6.00
  7. Manhattan, NY · New York$188.33+$5.21

Other areas in Florida first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

12004 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlaskaAlaska$187.20$91.51
AlabamaAlabama$144.18$65.57
ArkansasArkansas$141.95$64.78
ArizonaArizona$157.18$70.11
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$168.58$70.10
Chico, CACalifornia$167.68$69.21
El Centro, CACalifornia$167.73$69.26
Fresno, CACalifornia$167.68$69.21

12004 rates by state

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$141.95

$187.88

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12004 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$187.201
AL$144.181
AR$141.951
AZ$157.181
CA$167.68–$208.0829
CO$166.811
CT$173.271
DC$184.311
DE$159.861
FL$162.95–$183.123
GA$152.86–$166.022
GU$171.631
HI$171.631
IA$146.491
ID$147.851
IL$159.13–$177.124
IN$148.721
KS$146.521
KY$149.491
LA$149.55–$157.342
MA$166.03–$182.922
MD$162.81–$184.313
ME$149.49–$156.992
MI$154.35–$165.912
MN$157.261
MO$147.33–$157.013
MS$144.631
MT$161.971
NC$151.031
ND$155.451
NE$147.111
NH$164.891
NJ$174.52–$182.362
NM$155.561
NV$160.261
NY$153.51–$194.135
OH$153.021
OK$148.391
OR$158.30–$171.492
PA$152.84–$169.242
PR$162.981
RI$165.131
SC$152.421
SD$154.681
TN$147.411
TX$151.83–$166.888
UT$154.621
VA$156.98–$184.312
VI$162.981
VT$155.511
WA$165.49–$185.972
WI$149.991
WV$153.091
WY$159.131

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How the 12004 rate is calculated

Each of 12004’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 · 12004

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.40

1.40 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.12

3.12 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.33

0.33 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.8500

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$161.99

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Miami, FL inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,398

Code
12004
Physician work
1.40
Practice expense
3.12
Malpractice
0.33

GPCI2026.csv

42

Locality
Miami, FL
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
1.041
Malpractice
2.529
Office calculation for 12004 in Miami, FL
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.40× 1.0001.4000
Practice expense3.12× 1.0413.2479
Malpractice0.33× 2.5290.8346
Total RVUs5.4825
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Miami, FL$183.12

Office: (1.4 × 1 + 3.12 × 1.041 + 0.33 × 2.529) × $33.4009 = $183.12

Facility: (1.4 × 1 + 0.43 × 1.041 + 0.33 × 2.529) × $33.4009 = $89.59

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Payment rules and modifiers for 12004

The CMS indicators that decide how 12004 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 12004

Simple wound repair, nonfacial sites, 7.6–12.5 cm

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period000Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

12004 without 51 · national office

$161.99

Simple wound repair, nonfacial sites, 7.6–12.5 cm

12004-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$81.00

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%).

When to use modifier 51

How 12004 has changed in Miami, FL

12004 · Office / nonfacility

$183.12

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $38.49 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $144.63 to $183.12 (26.6%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $144.63changed to$183.12

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.44 changed to 1.40
    • Practice expense RVU 2.27 changed to 3.12
    • Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.33
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.041
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.500 changed to 2.529

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $150.01changed to$144.63

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.28 changed to 2.27
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.28

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $147.56changed to$150.01

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $150.76changed to$147.56

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.26 changed to 2.28
    • Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.29
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.027
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.564 changed to 2.500
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $152.28changed to$150.76

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.20 changed to 2.26
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.025
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.629 changed to 2.564

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $151.91changed to$152.28

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 2.18 changed to 2.20
    • Malpractice RVU 0.26 changed to 0.27

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $150.60changed to$151.91

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.98 changed to 2.18
    • Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.26
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.023
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.598 changed to 2.629

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $142.89changed to$150.60

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.27
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.026
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.566 changed to 2.598

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $145.33changed to$142.89

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.05 changed to 1.98

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $143.09changed to$145.33

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.98 changed to 2.05
    • Malpractice RVU 0.20 changed to 0.19
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.029
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.528 changed to 2.566

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $142.62changed to$143.09

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.033 changed to 1.031
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.490 changed to 2.528

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $144.40changed to$142.62

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 1.99 changed to 1.98
    • Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.20

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $143.68changed to$144.40

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $146.00changed to$143.68

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 1.94 changed to 1.99
    • Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.21
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.033
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.653 changed to 2.490

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $150.15changed to$146.00

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.18 changed to 1.94
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.044
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.815 changed to 2.653

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $150.15

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$183.12$89.59RVU26D
2026-07-01$183.12$89.59RVU26C
2026-04-01$183.12$89.59RVU26B
2026-01-01$183.12$89.59RVU26A
2025-10-01$144.63$84.83RVU25D
2025-07-01$144.63$84.83RVU25C
2025-04-01$144.63$84.83RVU25B
2025-01-01$144.63$84.83RVU25A
2024-10-01$150.01$88.13RVU24D
2024-07-01$150.01$88.13RVU24C
2024-04-01$150.01$88.13RVU24B
2024-03-09$150.01$88.13RVU24AR
2024-01-01$147.56$86.70RVU24A
2023-10-01$150.76$88.23RVU23D
2023-07-01$150.76$88.23RVU23C
2023-04-01$150.76$88.23RVU23B
2023-01-01$150.76$88.23RVU23A
2022-10-01$152.28$89.97RVU22D
2022-07-01$152.28$89.97RVU22C
2022-04-01$152.28$89.97RVU22B
2022-01-01$152.28$89.97RVU22A
2021-10-01$151.91$89.80RVU21D
2021-07-01$151.91$89.80RVU21C
2021-04-01$151.91$89.80RVU21B
2021-01-01$151.91$89.80RVU21A
2020-10-01$150.60$93.58RVU20D
2020-07-01$150.60$93.58RVU20C
2020-04-01$150.60$93.58RVU20B
2020-01-01$150.60$93.58RVU20A
2019-10-01$142.89$86.53RVU19D
2019-07-01$142.89$86.53RVU19C
2019-04-01$142.89$86.53RVU19B
2019-01-01$142.89$86.53RVU19A
2018-10-01$145.33$86.43RVU18D
2018-07-01$145.33$86.43RVU18C
2018-04-01$145.33$86.43RVU18B
2018-01-01$145.33$86.43RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$143.09$86.85RVU17D
2017-07-01$143.09$86.85RVU17C
2017-04-01$143.09$86.85RVU17B
2017-01-01$143.09$86.85RVU17A
2016-10-01$142.62$86.03RVU16D
2016-07-01$142.62$86.03RVU16C
2016-04-01$142.62$86.03RVU16B
2016-01-01$142.62$86.03RVU16A
2015-10-01$144.40$87.24RVU15D
2015-07-01$144.40$87.24RVU15C
2015-04-01$143.68$86.80RVU15B
2015-01-01$143.68$86.80RVU15A
2014-10-01$146.00$90.27RVU14D
2014-07-01$146.00$90.27RVU14C
2014-04-01$146.00$90.27RVU14B
2014-01-01$146.00$90.27RVU14A
2013-10-01$150.15$89.91RVU13D
2013-07-01$150.15$89.91RVU13C
2013-04-01$150.15$89.91RVU13B
2013-01-01$150.15$89.91RVU13AR

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Where the Miami, FL rate applies

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12004 billing questions

How is the length selected when there are multiple wounds?

Add the lengths of simple repairs in the same anatomical grouping and select the applicable length range. Keep documentation of each wound’s location and length.

When should 12002 or 12005 be reported instead?

Use 12002 for a shorter combined repair length in this site group and 12005 for a longer one. The site group and simple-repair method remain the same.

Can this code be used for a layered closure?

No. This code describes simple closure; a repair requiring layered closure may fit an intermediate-repair code when its site and length criteria are met.

Is local anesthesia separately reported?

Local anesthesia used for the wound closure is part of the repair service, rather than a separate service under this code.

How does Medicare handle another procedure performed in the same session?

The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care.

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.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

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RVUs for 12004PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,398 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Miami, FLGPCI2026.csv, line 42 (RVU26D)

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