CPT 20561 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 49 - Independent Clinic |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GP - Services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care • 97 - Rehabilitative services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20561 by major payers:
$43.52
$52.49
$48.70
$74.20
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 20561 | $31.32 | 1336165521 - SUMMER SWINNEY | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | MS | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 20561 | $175.00 | 1508574518 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRALIA | 883961418 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $555.00 | 1104298009 - RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 472947364 - (MI) RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $574.00 | 1720530405 - GRAND RAPIDS SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 811321919 - (MI) GRAND RAPIDS SURGICAL SUITES, PLLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $128.00 | 1962070896 - OAK ASC, LLC | 833101804 - (IL) OAK ASC LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $375.00 | 1457335077 - DENVER EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 840974806 - (CO) DENVER EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $555.00 | 1205949245 - MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201167151 - (OK) MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $566.00 | 1346383155 - BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, BRIARCLIFF SURGERY CENTER | 202852584 - (MO) BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $1026.00 | 1427049352 - CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC, THE CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY | 223638149 - (NJ) THE CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $100.00 | 1609874254 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MERRILLVILLE, LLC | 223871351 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $417.00 | 1205869211 - ROANOKE SURGERY CENTER, LP | 61755240 - (VA) ROANOKE SURGERY CENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $68.19 | 1376982371 - PHILLIP ADAMS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 20561 | $4097.00 | 1568094399 - SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST OHIO, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST OHIO | 831673860 - (OH) THE SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $200.00 | 1588203723 - SOUTHWEST CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL CENTER, LLC | 832560085 - (AZ) SOUTHWEST CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 20561 | $86.00 | 1225497019 - LANGLEY HOLDINGS, LLC | 473550370 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 20561 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20561 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 20561 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20552-CPT | Low | Injection; Single Or Multiple Trigger Point(S), One Or Two Muscle Group(S) |
| 20553-CPT | Low | Injection(S); Tendon Sheath, Ligament; Single Or Multiple Trigger Point(S), Three Or More Muscles |
| 20560-CPT | Low | Needle Insertion Without Injection; 1 Or 2 Muscle - Deny Inv |
| 20561-CPT | Low | Needle Insertion Without Injection; 3 Or More Muscles - Deny Inv |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20561. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20561 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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