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Simple Stitching of a Long Wound

Colorado 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 $3,236 · 10th–90th $240$7,4130%5%10%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $347 · 10th–90th $151$1,2880%20%10th90th$347$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$7,585.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$8,511.38
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$354.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,288.25
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,691.53