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CPT 61320 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Craniectomy/Craniotomy,Drain Intracran.A
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

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 61320

National average reimbursement for CPT 61320 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,373.75

uhc

$2,595.63

aetna

$2,716.40

cigna

$3,115.32

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For billing codeCPT 61320
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United
61320$2732.001083656318 - SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LP201011611 - (KS) SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LPKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$495.001255309951 - BAYFRONT SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC.845074208 - (FL) OHI WEST INCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$457.001437512993 - UNITED SKIN SPECIALISTS MISSOURI LTD, PC, CHESTERFIELD ASC811166184MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$630.001871538694 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD850452091 - (NM) SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTDNMAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$1231.001659793040 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$650.001053933952 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, P.A., KERNERSVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER561251665 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, PANCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$251.001033222989 - EMPIRE SURGERY CENTER770581233 - (CA) EMPIRE SURGERY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$412.001114025608 - ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP, ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER631213860 - (MD) ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLLPMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$968.001811262363 - PRECISION SURGERY CENTER, LLC453655088 - (KS) PRECISION SURGERY CENTER, LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$1028.001538126362 - WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC593659906 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$620.001003816307 - SAGAMORE SURGICAL SERVICES, INC.351850819 - (IN) SAGAMORE SURGICAL SERVICES, INC.INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$900.001346210259 - SURGICARE LLC351975122 - (IN) SURGICARE LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$614.001497090740 - OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER461379031 - (LA) OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTELAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$299.001578077103 - SNNAC LLC, AZURA SURGERY CENTER NORTHERN NEVADA821669704 - (NV) SNNAC LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61320$475.001881193183 - SOUTHSIDE SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLC823920550 - (TX) SOUTHSIDE SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory 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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61320 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61320 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 61320 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
61150-CPTHighBurr Hole/Trep;Drain Brain Absc/Cys
61253-CPTHighTrephine Infratentorial
61320-CPTHighCraniectomy/Craniotomy,Drain Intracran.A
61322-CPTHighCraniectomy Or Craniotomy, Decompressive, With Or Without Duraplasty, For Treatment Of Intracranial Hypertension, Without Evacuation Of Associated Intraparenchymal Hematoma; Without Lobectomy

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61320. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61320 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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