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Simple Stitching of a Long Wound

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 12006

Closes a cut that goes through the skin but not into deeper structures, using a single layer of stitches, staples, or tissue adhesive. This version covers a long wound totalling roughly 20 to 30 centimeters (about 8 to 12 inches), on areas such as the scalp, neck, trunk, arms, or legs. Cleaning the wound and removing debris is part of the repair.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,692 · 10th–90th $204$8,5110%5%10th90th$2,692Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $120$5750%10%10th90th$282$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K$1.0M

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$8,709.64
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$10,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,995.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$3,311.31