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Simple Stitching of a Long Wound

Georgia 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.

Facilitymedian $3,020 · 10th–90th $437$7,4130%5%10th90th$3,020Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $123$4680%10%20%10th90th$269$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
$354.81
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$7,413.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,981.07
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,344.23