CPT 12051 Surgery
Layer closure of wounds, face, up to 2.5 cm Cost
Body System: Integumentary
Medicare Facility Rate
$132
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$190
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$415
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$198
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
2.67
Work RVU
1.05
Facility PE RVU
0.35
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 05 | $178 | $267 — $445 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 09 | $181 | $271 — $452 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 51 | $170 | $256 — $426 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 52 | $178 | $267 — $446 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 53 | $170 | $255 — $425 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 54 | $154 | $231 — $385 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 55 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 56 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 57 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 58 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 59 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 60 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 61 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 62 | $156 | $234 — $390 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 63 | $159 | $238 — $397 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 64 | $158 | $237 — $395 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 65 | $182 | $273 — $456 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 66 | $161 | $241 — $402 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 67 | $162 | $244 — $406 |
| US — Carrier 01112 Locality 68 | $153 | $229 — $382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Layer closure of wounds, face, up to 2.5 cm cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $132. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $415. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $198.
How much does Layer closure of wounds, face, up to 2.5 cm cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $132.