CPT 61210 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61210 by major payers:
$485.78
$514.54
$546.71
$608.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61210 | $1000.00 | 1164723011 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER LLC, PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER LLC | 273453889 - (NY) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $499.00 | 1851312771 - COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC | 640926861 - (MS) COLUMBUS ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $1510.00 | 1922639426 - ASSOCIATED HEALTH SERVICES, INC., ARRINGDON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 561845329 - (NC) ASSOCIATED HEALTH SERVICES INC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $421.00 | 1639183486 - SAN JOAQUIN LASER SURGERY CENTER | 943308994 - (CA) SAN JOAQUIN LASER SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $983.00 | 1891253035 - ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY, THE ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY | 611917634 - (FL) ADVANCED CENTER FOR SURGERY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $861.00 | 1588711162 - SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP PC, SEATTLE HAND SURGERY UNIT, INC | 911652268 - (WA) SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP, P.C. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $2154.00 | 1033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER | 261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $561.00 | 1497206890 - MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO, INC., CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE ASC - MAUMEE #352 | 300888250 - (OH) MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS OHIO INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $1049.00 | 1063099190 - ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS LEBANON SURGERY CENTER LLC, LEBANON SURGERY CENTER | 862679471 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $983.00 | 1740778554 - ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 823931790 - (AZ) ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $1344.00 | 1972541415 - OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER LLC, OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER | 223564617 - (NJ) OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $822.00 | 1750529814 - WEST BRIDGEWATER MA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, COMMONWEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 261765306 - (MA) WEST BRIDGEWATER MA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $1742.00 | 1104990050 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 911798298 - (NM) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $557.00 | 1679658710 - STADIUM CAMPUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, WILLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 232981922 - (PA) STADIUM CAMPUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61210 | $604.00 | 1225245723 - FRESNO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 770462622 - (CA) FRESNO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | CA | 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 61210 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61210 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 61210 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61020-CPT | Low | Ventricular Puncture Through Previous Burr Hole, Fontanelle, Suture, Or Implanted Ventricular Catheter/Reservoir; Without Injection |
| 61105-CPT | Moderate | Puncture Ventric W Twist Drill |
| 61107-CPT | Moderate | Twist Drill Hole(S) For Subdural, Intracerebral, Or Ventricular Puncture; For Implanting Ventricular Catheter, Pressure Recording Device, Or Other Intracerebral Monitoring Device |
| 61210-CPT | Moderate | Burr Hole(S); For Implanting Ventricular Catheter, Reservoir, Eeg Electrode(S), Pressure Recording Device, Or Other Cerebral Monitoring Device (Separate Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61210. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61210 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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