CPT code 13122: Complex repair, additional scalp or limb length2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in North Carolina
Reports each additional length segment of a complex repair on the scalp, arm, or leg when the wound exceeds the primary code’s length span.
In North Carolina, Medicare pays $120.74 for 13122 in the office and $64.33 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 13122 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 13122 covers
13122 captures the additional length of a complex wound closure on the scalp, an arm, or a leg after the initial length has been reported. A surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist may perform it after traumatic laceration repair or closure following lesion excision, in an office procedure room or operating room. The repair must meet complex-repair criteria, such as extensive undermining, scar revision, or work beyond routine layered closure; layered closure alone supports an intermediate repair, not this code.
Report 13122 with the primary complex repair code for the same site grouping when total repaired length extends beyond the primary code’s span; it represents each additional 5 cm or less. For wounds in the same classification and anatomic grouping, follow CPT length-aggregation instructions before assigning the base and additional units. Documentation should identify the site, final repaired length, tissue layers, and the work supporting complex repair. CMS treats 13122 as an add-on: submit it with a primary procedure, and its payment falls within that procedure’s global period.
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 North Carolina compares for 13122
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 13122 runs from $114.36 in Arkansas to $163.07 in San Benito County, CA. North Carolina pays $120.74. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- North Carolina · this page$120.74
- Los Angeles, CA · California$141.45+$20.71
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$144.84+$24.10
- Miami, FL · Florida$142.04+$21.30
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$138.04+$17.30
- Manhattan, NY · New York$147.43+$26.69
- Alaska · Alaska$153.33+$32.59
Other areas in North Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $115.90 | $63.01 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $114.36 | $62.42 |
| ArizonaArizona | $124.94 | $66.36 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $133.56 | $67.30 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $132.99 | $66.73 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $151.44 | $71.76 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $140.48 | $69.02 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $135.22 | $68.96 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $138.83 | $68.52 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $138.30 | $68.23 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $141.05 | $68.74 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $159.45 | $74.20 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $159.21 | $73.96 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $163.07 | $75.89 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $162.10 | $74.92 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $136.15 | $67.29 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $142.00 | $68.55 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $138.68 | $68.19 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $69.15 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $151.10 | $71.42 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $132.95 | $66.69 |
| ColoradoColorado | $132.05 | $67.73 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $136.40 | $71.29 |
| DelawareDelaware | $126.89 | $67.16 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $134.90 | $73.65 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $128.51 | $70.71 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $131.00 | $69.58 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $121.56 | $67.64 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $135.51 | $66.77 |
| IowaIowa | $117.70 | $62.38 |
| IdahoIdaho | $118.60 | $62.99 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $129.41 | $73.79 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $125.73 | $70.53 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $136.01 | $73.92 |
| IndianaIndiana | $119.22 | $63.17 |
| KansasKansas | $117.63 | $62.98 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $119.40 | $65.65 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $124.82 | $67.93 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $119.40 | $65.90 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $143.86 | $71.67 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $131.53 | $67.87 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $136.11 | $71.24 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $129.05 | $67.86 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $119.65 | $64.03 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $125.00 | $65.09 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $130.46 | $72.12 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $122.68 | $67.49 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $125.48 | $63.27 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $123.55 | $66.79 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $124.70 | $67.14 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $117.80 | $65.69 |
| MississippiMississippi | $116.08 | $64.02 |
| MontanaMontana | $128.25 | $67.79 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $124.09 | $63.64 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $118.16 | $62.36 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $130.44 | $67.50 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $143.60 | $73.47 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $137.66 | $71.65 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $123.49 | $68.05 |
| NevadaNevada | $127.16 | $66.65 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $151.34 | $79.46 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $138.91 | $72.71 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $147.91 | $76.45 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $122.45 | $65.02 |
| OhioOhio | $121.84 | $66.64 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $118.73 | $64.74 |
| Portland, OROregon | $135.48 | $68.31 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $125.88 | $65.66 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $133.51 | $70.57 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $121.77 | $66.27 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $128.97 | $67.85 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $130.85 | $68.40 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $121.55 | $65.69 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $123.60 | $63.15 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $118.23 | $63.28 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $131.87 | $67.91 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $121.06 | $66.04 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $126.42 | $66.51 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $127.39 | $67.17 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $126.73 | $67.12 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $126.91 | $66.87 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $130.75 | $70.72 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $123.78 | $66.41 |
| UtahUtah | $123.07 | $66.25 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $124.93 | $65.50 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $128.97 | $67.85 |
| VermontVermont | $124.05 | $64.20 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $131.14 | $67.48 |
| King County, WAWashington | $146.22 | $72.04 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $120.28 | $62.36 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $121.53 | $68.99 |
| WyomingWyoming | $126.44 | $65.98 |
13122 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$114.36
$153.33
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $153.33 | 1 |
| AL | $115.90 | 1 |
| AR | $114.36 | 1 |
| AZ | $124.94 | 1 |
| CA | $132.95–$163.07 | 29 |
| CO | $132.05 | 1 |
| CT | $136.40 | 1 |
| DC | $144.84 | 1 |
| DE | $126.89 | 1 |
| FL | $128.51–$142.04 | 3 |
| GA | $121.56–$131.00 | 2 |
| GU | $135.51 | 1 |
| HI | $135.51 | 1 |
| IA | $117.70 | 1 |
| ID | $118.60 | 1 |
| IL | $125.73–$138.04 | 4 |
| IN | $119.22 | 1 |
| KS | $117.63 | 1 |
| KY | $119.40 | 1 |
| LA | $119.40–$124.82 | 2 |
| MA | $131.53–$143.86 | 2 |
| MD | $129.05–$144.84 | 3 |
| ME | $119.65–$125.00 | 2 |
| MI | $122.68–$130.46 | 2 |
| MN | $125.48 | 1 |
| MO | $117.80–$124.70 | 3 |
| MS | $116.08 | 1 |
| MT | $128.25 | 1 |
| NC | $120.74 | 1 |
| ND | $124.09 | 1 |
| NE | $118.16 | 1 |
| NH | $130.44 | 1 |
| NJ | $137.66–$143.60 | 2 |
| NM | $123.49 | 1 |
| NV | $127.16 | 1 |
| NY | $122.45–$151.34 | 5 |
| OH | $121.84 | 1 |
| OK | $118.73 | 1 |
| OR | $125.88–$135.48 | 2 |
| PA | $121.77–$133.51 | 2 |
| PR | $128.97 | 1 |
| RI | $130.85 | 1 |
| SC | $121.55 | 1 |
| SD | $123.60 | 1 |
| TN | $118.23 | 1 |
| TX | $121.06–$131.87 | 8 |
| UT | $123.07 | 1 |
| VA | $124.93–$144.84 | 2 |
| VI | $128.97 | 1 |
| VT | $124.05 | 1 |
| WA | $131.14–$146.22 | 2 |
| WI | $120.28 | 1 |
| WV | $121.53 | 1 |
| WY | $126.44 | 1 |
How the 13122 rate is calculated
Each of 13122’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 · 13122
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.40
1.40 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.23
2.23 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.21
0.21 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.8400
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$128.26
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact North Carolina inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,438
- Code
- 13122
- Physician work
- 1.40
- Practice expense
- 2.23
- Malpractice
- 0.21
GPCI2026.csv
83
- Locality
- North Carolina
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.933
- Malpractice
- 0.639
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.40 | × 1.000 | 1.4000 |
| Practice expense | 2.23 | × 0.933 | 2.0806 |
| Malpractice | 0.21 | × 0.639 | 0.1342 |
| Total RVUs | 3.6148 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, North Carolina$120.74
Office: (1.4 × 1 + 2.23 × 0.933 + 0.21 × 0.639) × $33.4009 = $120.74
Facility: (1.4 × 1 + 0.42 × 0.933 + 0.21 × 0.639) × $33.4009 = $64.33
Payment rules and modifiers for 13122
The CMS indicators that decide how 13122 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 13122
Complex repair, additional scalp or limb length
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| 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. |
How 13122 has changed in North Carolina
13122 · Office / nonfacility
$120.74
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $6.14 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $114.60 to $120.74 (5.4%).
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
$114.60changed to$120.74
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.44 changed to 1.40
- Practice expense RVU 2.12 changed to 2.23
- Practice expense GPCI 0.926 changed to 0.933
- Malpractice GPCI 0.665 changed to 0.639
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$118.77changed to$114.60
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.14 changed to 2.12
- Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.21
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$116.83changed to$118.77
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$122.18changed to$116.83
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.16 changed to 2.14
- Practice expense GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.926
- Malpractice GPCI 0.742 changed to 0.665
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$124.23changed to$122.18
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 2.14 changed to 2.16
- Malpractice RVU 0.20 changed to 0.22
- Practice expense GPCI 0.928 changed to 0.927
- Malpractice GPCI 0.819 changed to 0.742
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$126.55changed to$124.23
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.18 changed to 2.14
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$127.98changed to$126.55
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 2.11 changed to 2.18
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.20
- Practice expense GPCI 0.930 changed to 0.928
- Malpractice GPCI 0.757 changed to 0.819
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$128.37changed to$127.98
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.10 changed to 2.11
- Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.19
- Practice expense GPCI 0.931 changed to 0.930
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.757
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$128.56changed to$128.37
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.11 changed to 2.10
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$128.48changed to$128.56
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Malpractice GPCI 0.732 changed to 0.695
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$128.08changed to$128.48
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 2.10 changed to 2.11
- Practice expense GPCI 0.930 changed to 0.931
- Malpractice GPCI 0.768 changed to 0.732
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$128.60changed to$128.08
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 2.11 changed to 2.10
- Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.24
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$127.96changed to$128.60
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$126.70changed to$127.96
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 2.06 changed to 2.11
- Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.23
- Practice expense GPCI 0.929 changed to 0.930
- Malpractice GPCI 0.732 changed to 0.768
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$128.00changed to$126.70
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 2.31 changed to 2.06
- Malpractice RVU 0.26 changed to 0.25
- Practice expense GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.929
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.732
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $128.00
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $120.74 | $64.33 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $120.74 | $64.33 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $120.74 | $64.33 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $120.74 | $64.33 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $114.60 | $75.06 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $114.60 | $75.06 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $114.60 | $75.06 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $114.60 | $75.06 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $118.77 | $77.16 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $118.77 | $77.16 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $118.77 | $77.16 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $118.77 | $77.16 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $116.83 | $75.90 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $122.18 | $79.15 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $122.18 | $79.15 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $122.18 | $79.15 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $122.18 | $79.15 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $124.23 | $80.23 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $124.23 | $80.23 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $124.23 | $80.23 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $124.23 | $80.23 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $126.55 | $81.22 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $126.55 | $81.22 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $126.55 | $81.22 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $126.55 | $81.22 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $127.98 | $83.67 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $127.98 | $83.67 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $127.98 | $83.67 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $127.98 | $83.67 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $128.37 | $84.41 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $128.37 | $84.41 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $128.37 | $84.41 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $128.37 | $84.41 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $128.56 | $84.66 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $128.56 | $84.66 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $128.56 | $84.66 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $128.56 | $84.66 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $128.48 | $84.71 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $128.48 | $84.71 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $128.48 | $84.71 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $128.48 | $84.71 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $128.08 | $84.46 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $128.08 | $84.46 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $128.08 | $84.46 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $128.08 | $84.46 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $128.60 | $84.49 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $128.60 | $84.49 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $127.96 | $84.07 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $127.96 | $84.07 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $126.70 | $83.77 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $126.70 | $83.77 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $126.70 | $83.77 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $126.70 | $83.77 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $128.00 | $81.63 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $128.00 | $81.63 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $128.00 | $81.63 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $128.00 | $81.63 | RVU13AR |
Where the North Carolina rate applies
North Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 785 cities and communities in North Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aberdeen
- Advance
- Ahoskie
- Alamance
- Albemarle
- Alexis
- Alliance
- Altamahaw
13122 billing questions
Can 13122 be billed by itself?
No. It is an add-on for additional length and must be submitted with the primary complex repair procedure.
Which primary repair code is paired with 13122?
For a complex repair on the scalp, arm, or leg that exceeds 7.5 cm, report 13121 for the primary length and 13122 for each additional 5 cm or less.
How are multiple wounds counted?
Apply CPT instructions for combining lengths of wounds in the same repair classification and anatomic grouping before selecting the primary code and additional units.
Does layered closure alone support 13122?
No. The repair must meet complex-repair criteria, with documentation of work beyond routine layered closure, such as extensive undermining or scar revision.
What documentation supports the additional-length code?
Record the scalp, arm, or leg site, the final repaired length, the repair layers, and the details establishing complex repair.
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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