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Simple Stitching of a Long Wound

North Carolina 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 $302 · 10th–90th $115$5,6230%5%10%10th90th$302Professionalmedian $372 · 10th–90th $372$4570%20%40%90th$372$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$114.82
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$6,760.83
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$457.09
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,089.30
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,456.54
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$28,840.32