S0630 Removal of sutures

Removal of sutures; by a physician other than the physician who originally closed the wound

Medicare pricing for S0630

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status I: not valid for Medicare (Medicare uses another code).

Payer policies and prior authorization for S0630

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.

  • CO: $14.50 (health_first_colorado), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $24.35 (practitioner), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Jan 1, 2022

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.