CPT 61343 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61343 by major payers:
$2,866.71
$3,005.09
$3,262.16
$3,616.82
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61343 | $515.00 | 1902981558 - LANE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 931305103 - (OR) LANE SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1064.00 | 1942715826 - SAFETY HARBOR ASC COMPANY LLC, SAFETY HARBOR SURGERY CENTER | 320547161 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1723.00 | 1366137440 - SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN, LLC, GEORGETOWN SURGERY CENTER | 880604963 - (TX) SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1367.00 | 1437105368 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE SKAGIT NORTHWEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $430.00 | 1700980406 - MICHIGAN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER INC, MICHIGAN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 382402920 - (MI) MICHIGAN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER INC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1028.00 | 1831489335 - HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 274935096 - (MD) HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1064.00 | 1831489335 - HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 274935096 - (MD) HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $497.00 | 1497751747 - MID-ATLANTIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, MID-ATLANTIC GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER II | 233096335 - (DE) MIDATLANTIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $616.00 | 1467833160 - AUSTELL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 473077378 - (GA) AUSTELL SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $2705.00 | 1205327277 - AUSTIN GI SURGICENTER, LLC, AUSTIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 301073754 - (TX) AUSTIN GI SURGICENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $758.00 | 1962788059 - SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING, LLC | 452950933 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF SILVER SPRING LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1262.00 | 1053336602 - VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC, VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY PAVILION | 541420580 - (VA) VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $1000.00 | 1396796249 - TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATES, LTD. | 593210851 - (FL) TAMPA BAY SURGERY CENTER ASSOC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $214.00 | 1326097536 - HARRISBURG ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 251847719 - (PA) HARRISBURG ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61343 | $2746.00 | 1538122684 - KISSIMMEE SURGICARE LTD | 752407306 - (FL) KISSIMMEE SURGICARE LTD | FL | 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 61343 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61343 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 61343 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61050-CPT | Low | Puncture Cisternal |
| 61250-CPT | High | Trephine W Explor Supratentor Unil |
| 61321-CPT | High | Drainage Abscess Infratentorial |
| 61343-CPT | High | Craniectomy, Suboccipital With Cervical Laminectomy For Decompression Of Medulla And Spinal Cord, With Or Without Dural Graft (Eg, Arnold-Chiari Malformation) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61343. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61343 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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