CPT 61312 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61312 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61312 by major payers:
$2,545.19
$2,812.76
$3,010.44
$3,384.71
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61312 | $550.00 | 1912480070 - SOG SURGERY CENTER LLC | 822479805 - (MS) SOG SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $465.00 | 1306973235 - DIGESTIVE DISEASE & ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, DIGESTIVE DISEASE & ENDOSCOPY CENTER, PLLC | 912065379 - (WA) DIGESTIVE DISEASE & ENDOSCOPY CENTER, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $649.00 | 1881845907 - NORTH PACIFIC DERMATOLOGY PS | 204269950 - (WA) NORTH PACIFIC DERMATOLOGY PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $105.00 | 1518969773 - ARIZONA SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER, P.C. | 562365590 - (AZ) ARIZONA SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER PC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $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 | 61312 | $1028.00 | 1730175159 - CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER | 651071112 - (FL) CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $275.00 | 1891728382 - MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY CENTER LLC, MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY SURGICAL | 640927074 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY AND AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $519.00 | 1063584415 - CAROLINA DIGESTIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATES, PA, CAROLINA DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 561335864 - (NC) CAROLINA DIGESTIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATES, PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $2795.00 | 1255787867 - THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM, METROHEALTH SYSTEM PARMA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 346004382 | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $1588.55 | 1063434470 - CATHY ROGERS | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X) |
United | 61312 | $9124.00 | 1154454205 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE | 751748586 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $452.00 | 1720509722 - CLEVELAND EAST VASCULAR CARE, LLC | 461853653 - (OH) CLEVELAND EAST VASCULAR CARE LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $1064.00 | 1720325160 - SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY, LLC | 461512703 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF DEER VALLEY LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61312 | $3457.42 | 1831517085 - LIZ RODRIGUEZ | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | OH | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 61312 | $1042.00 | 1992713010 - NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER LLC, NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER | 223509801 - (NJ) NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | 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 61312 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61312 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 61312 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61108-CPT | High | Twist Drill Hole(S) For Subdural, Intracerebral, Or Ventricular Puncture; For Evacuation And/Or Drainage Of Subdural Hematoma |
| 61140-CPT | High | Trephine W Biopsy Brain/Lesion |
| 61312-CPT | High | Craniectomy/Otomy-Hematoma,Supra;Extra-/ |
| 61313-CPT | High | Evac Hematoma Supratent-Cerebral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61312. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61312 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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