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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Injection Near Spinal Cord, Procedure To Inject Dye Or Other Substance In The Space Surrounding The Spinal Cord (Spinal Canal). The Injection Occurs Between The Backbones (Vertebra) Near The Base Of The Skull (Neck). The Procedure Is Often Performed Prior To X-Rays Of The Spinal Canal.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61055 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61055 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61055 by major payers:
$183.39
$175.36
$172.06
$202.08
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CPT 61055
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Norwalk Surgery Center, LLC
Norwalk Surgery Center LLC
$1,327.00Published rateMidland Texas Surgical Center, LLC, Texas Surgical Center, An Affiliate Of Midland Memorial Hospital
$566.00Published rateEndo Group, LLC, Garden City Surgicenter
Endo Group LLC Dba Garden City Surgicenter
$412.00Published rateFour Corners Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
$222.00Published rateBrunswick Endoscopy Center, LLC
Brunswick Endoscopy Center LLC
$75.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 61050-CPT | Low | Cisternal Or Lateral Cervcal (C1-C2) Punctur; W/O Inject (Sep, Cisternal Or Lateral Cervical (C1-C2) Puncture; Without Injection (Sep |
| 61055-CPT | Low | Injection Near Spinal Cord, Procedure To Inject Dye Or Other Substance In The Space Surrounding The Spinal Cord (Spinal Canal). The Injection Occurs Between The Backbones (Vertebra) Near The Base Of The Skull (Neck). The Procedure Is Often Performed Prior To X-Rays Of The Spinal Canal. |
| 61105-CPT | Moderate | Puncture Ventric W Twist Drill |
| 61108-CPT | High | Tdh Pnxr Evac&/Drg Sdrl Hmta, Twist Drill Hole(S) For Subdural Intracerebral Or Ventricular Puncture; For Evacuation And/Or Drainage Of Subdural Hematoma |
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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
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Provider Type
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