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CPT 61305 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Exploration Infratentorial
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61305 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,530.08

uhc

$2,732.80

aetna

$2,771.99

cigna

$3,294.28

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For billing codeCPT 61305
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United
61305$1954.001568963189 - BAPTIST SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MIAMI BEACH201796841FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$461.001033734793 - NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC842343047 - (FL) NAPLES SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$1146.001053934919 - DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC834549561 - (PA) DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$250.001700921251 - ELTRA LLC810598060 - (NJ) ELTRA LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$520.001356412894 - ROCKFORD ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC364513047 - (IL) ROCKFORD ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$492.001770076010 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, BDPEC ASC SAFFORD562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$1028.001134613979 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$6500.001437459617 - UNION HEALTH SERVICES, LLC, ATRIUM HEALTH SURGERY CENTER INDIAN TRAIL300597871 - (NC) UNION HEALTH SERVICES LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$775.001841955358 - ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SC AT NATIONAL HARBOR, LLC852814304 - (MD) ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SC AT NATIONAL HARBOR LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$737.001063495257 - DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLC, MELBOURNE SAME DAY SURGERY593490279 - (FL) DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$2737.001295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY942909203CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$598.001962455428 - VALLEY EYE INSTITUTE ASC LLC, CVP SURGERY CENTER200080762 - (OH) VALLEY EYE INSTITUTE ASC LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$527.001528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$536.001255809620 - PRAIRIE ORTHOPAEDIC & PLASTIC SURGERY, P.C.208397360 - (NE) PRAIRIE ORTHOPAEDIC & PLASTIC SURGERY, P.C.NEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61305$2705.001063007573 - GEORGIA EYE SURGICENTER, LLC, GEORGIA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER861925762GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61305 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61305 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 61305 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
61210-CPTModerateBurr Hole(S); For Implanting Ventricular Catheter, Reservoir, Eeg Electrode(S), Pressure Recording Device, Or Other Cerebral Monitoring Device (Separate Procedure)
61304-CPTHighCraniectomy/Craniotomy,Explor;Supratento
61305-CPTHighExploration Infratentorial
61312-CPTHighCraniectomy/Otomy-Hematoma,Supra;Extra-/

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61305. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61305 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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