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CPT 61055 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Cisternal Or Lateral Cervical (C1-C2) Puncture; With Injection Of Medication Or Other Substance For Diagnosis Or Treatment (Desc Revised 01/01/15)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 61055 by major payers:

bcbs

$183.39

uhc

$175.36

aetna

$172.06

cigna

$205.53

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United
61055$555.001063947422 - SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SILVER CROSS SURGERY CENTER371852055 - (IL) SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$688.001275870537 - GCSA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC611699459 - (TX) GCSA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$150.001679570774 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MADISON, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP201915800 - (WI) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF MADISON LIMITED PARTNERSHIPWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$249.001568244192 - TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON, LLC921425291 - (WI) TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$200.001417906660 - DOCTORS PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC10668275 - (OR) DOCTORS PARK SURGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$238.001346207875 - GREENSBORO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP364053840 - (NC) GREENSBORO SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$1327.001164732426 - NORWALK SURGERY CENTER, LLC272394942 - (CT) NORWALK SURGERY CENTER LLCCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$340.001639431653 - DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC800824134 - (AZ) DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$566.001114302353 - POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC464992977 - (MD) POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$714.001205845740 - THE UROLOGY CENTER LLC311579733 - (OH) THE UROLOGY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$65.001134499684 - CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER OF MALVERN, LLC452608984 - (PA) CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER OF MALVERN LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$4613.001811172729 - INDIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, INDIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTER WEST208398421INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$79.001720262405 - BATON ROUGE LA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, LOUISIANA ENDOSCOPY CENTER261168310LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$272.001164582649 - STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS, LLC, STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER200943974 - (TX) STRICTLY PEDIATRICS SURGERY CENTER OF TEXAS, LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61055$396.001962431197 - SHAWNEE MISSION SURGERY CENTER LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER SHAWNEE MISSION481243914 - (KS) SHAWNEE MISSION SURGERY CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61055 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61055 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 61055 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
61050-CPTLowPuncture Cisternal
61055-CPTLowCisternal Or Lateral Cervical (C1-C2) Puncture; With Injection Of Medication Or Other Substance For Diagnosis Or Treatment (Desc Revised 01/01/15)
61105-CPTModeratePuncture Ventric W Twist Drill
61108-CPTHighTwist Drill Hole(S) For Subdural, Intracerebral, Or Ventricular Puncture; For Evacuation And/Or Drainage Of Subdural Hematoma

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61055. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61055 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

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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