CPT 61154 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61154 by major payers:

$1,721.08

$1,719.17

$1,800.16

$2,096.88
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61154 | $6068.00 | 1396700407 - ARLINGTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC, ARLINGTON SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES, LP | 752055800 - (TX) ARLINGTON SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $384.00 | 1649735861 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER-CATONSVILLE LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF CATONSVILLE | 832414671 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERCATONSVILLE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $854.00 | 1295883973 - SUMMIT VENTURES OF SANTA BARBARA, LP, SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER | 770529514 - (CA) SUMMIT VENTURES OF SANTA BARBARA, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $858.00 | 1619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | 800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $1376.00 | 1679943989 - LIVINGSTON ASC LLC | 474735737 - (NJ) LIVINGSTON ASC LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $450.00 | 1346215316 - CHESAPEAKE EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 522310068 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $225.00 | 1770599136 - RADIANCE-A PRIVATE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC, RADIANCE SURGERY CENTER | 510465402 - (PA) RADIANCE, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $2575.00 | 1952364499 - DENTON REGIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P., MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/DENTON | 200270605 - (TX) DENTON REGIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $1603.00 | 1457379158 - HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER | 364533553 - (NJ) HUDSON CROSSING SURGICAL CENTER | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $587.00 | 1699817346 - CASCADE EYE & SKIN CENTERS PC, CASCADE LASER & SURGERY CENTER | 911525215 - (WA) CASCADE EYE AND SKIN CENTERS, P.C. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $600.00 | 1720514359 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES, KNOLL NORTH SURGERY CENTER | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $404.00 | 1689633588 - SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLC, DIMARINO-KROOP-PRIETO GI ASSOC | 200478348 - (NJ) SOUTH JERSEY ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $700.00 | 1114552338 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 842028147 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $11727.00 | 1730212879 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH | 752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61154 | $2785.00 | 1225091630 - GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER, LTD | 752399524 | TX | 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 61154 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61154 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 61154 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61055-CPT | Low | Cisternal Or Lateral Cervical (C1-C2) Puncture; With Injection Of Medication Or Other Substance For Diagnosis Or Treatment (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 61151-CPT | High | Trephine W Aspirat Abscess Subseq |
| 61154-CPT | High | Burr Holes-Evacuate/Drain Hematoma |
| 61156-CPT | High | Burr Holes;Aspir.Hematma/Cyst,Intra |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61154. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61154 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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