CPT 61020 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 Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • Q1 - Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61020 by major payers:
$158.17
$154.93
$156.84
$183.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61020 | $548.00 | 1154412757 - SURGICENTER LTD, BLOOMBERG EYE CENTER | 311585329 - (OH) SURGICENTER LTD | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $750.00 | 1518129576 - USC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PROF LLC | 208907202 - (SD) USC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PROF LLC | SD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $1066.00 | 1073505038 - PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582333248 - (SC) PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $767.00 | 1497706626 - CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER, WESTMONT | 204403852 - (IL) CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $675.00 | 1184106049 - SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE, LLC | 823078615 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF NORTHERN BALTIMORE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $1040.00 | 1730876210 - MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER NORTH TEXAS, LLC | 923326615 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $656.00 | 1104907328 - ANDREWS INSTITUTE ASC LLC | 352274952 - (FL) ANDREWS INSTITUTE ASC, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $392.00 | 1780923128 - MACOMB ENDOSCOPY CENTER PLC | 275015226 - (MI) MACOMB ENDOSCOPY CENTER PLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $232.00 | 1659343648 - SWAGEL-WOOTTON EYE CENTER, INC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 860555229 - (AZ) SWAGEL/WOOTTON EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $647.00 | 1063595221 - SURGERY CENTER OF LOVELAND, LLC, LOVELAND SURGERY CENTER | 900985087 - (CO) SURGERY CENTER OF LOVELAND LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $279.00 | 1003858721 - PIEDMONT ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | 561634105 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $255.00 | 1831195379 - LARGO SURGERY LLC, WEST BAY SURGERY CENTER | 10553657 - (FL) LARGO SURGERY LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $893.00 | 1396342481 - PIEDMONT ASC LLC | 851448653 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $382.00 | 1114907920 - MIAMI ASC LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621600424 - (FL) MIAMI ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61020 | $396.00 | 1154301240 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON, D.C. | 621543524 - (DC) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC LP | DC | 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 61020 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61020 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Nervous 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 61020 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61000-CPT | Low | Tap Subdural Infant Initial |
| 61001-CPT | Low | Subdural Tap Thru Fontanelle,Infant;U/Bi |
| 61020-CPT | Low | Ventricular Puncture Through Previous Burr Hole, Fontanelle, Suture, Or Implanted Ventricular Catheter/Reservoir; Without Injection |
| 61026-CPT | Low | Ventricular Puncture Through Previous Burr Hole, Fontanelle, Suture, Or Implanted Ventricular Catheter/Reservoir; With Injection Of Medication Or Other Substance For Diagnosis Or Treatment |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61020. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61020 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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