CPT 61518 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 • 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61518 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61518 by major payers:
$3,512.40
$3,776.63
$4,006.46
$4,546.90
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61518 | $1575.00 | 1700492170 - MERCY HEALTH BOARDMAN SURGERY | 863462441 - (OH) BSMH AMBULATORY VENTURES II LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $1064.00 | 1659517019 - SURGERY CENTER OF PEMBROKE PINES, LLC | 263364068 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF PEMBROKE | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $976.00 | 1598039125 - ROOSEVELT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271778024 - (NY) ROOSEVELT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $643.00 | 1194083824 - PROVIDENCE FACEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION, FACEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 954322584 - (CA) PROVIDENCE FACEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $6068.00 | 1023341740 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF DALLAS, LLC | 261914835 - (TX) OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF DALLAS | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $1390.00 | 1891750980 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF S FLORIDA LLLP, MEMORIAL SAME DAY SURGERY CENTERS | 592753716 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $306.00 | 1295015212 - MOSC, LLC | 452913174 - (AZ) MOSC LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $911.00 | 1144265539 - THE MIDLAND SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 352194610 - (IL) THE MIDLAND SURGICAL CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $500.00 | 1154996361 - CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 831876495 - (PA) CHADDS FORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $2732.00 | 1871557652 - PORT ST LUCIE SURGERY CENTER LTD | 621600419 - (FL) PORT ST LUCIE SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $1317.00 | 1740231489 - STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | 201211544 - (TX) STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $1475.00 | 1457725392 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF QUEENS INC | 262427823 - (NY) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF QUEENS INC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $1353.00 | 1710321328 - VALLEY PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE LLC | 800864336 - (CA) VALLEY PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHRIDGE LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $750.00 | 1194255372 - DECATUR UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814721108 - (GA) DECATUR UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61518 | $228.00 | 1013222926 - CARLIN VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC | 272799561 - (GA) CARLIN VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | 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 61518 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61518 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 61518 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61156-CPT | High | Burr Holes;Aspir.Hematma/Cyst,Intra |
| 61322-CPT | High | Craniectomy Or Craniotomy, Decompressive, With Or Without Duraplasty, For Treatment Of Intracranial Hypertension, Without Evacuation Of Associated Intraparenchymal Hematoma; Without Lobectomy |
| 61323-CPT | High | Craniectomy Or Craniotomy, Decompressive, With Or Without Duraplasty, For Treatment Of Intracranial Hypertension, Without Evacuation Of Associated Intraparenchymal Hematoma; With Lobectomy |
| 61518-CPT | High | Craniectomy For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Infratentorial Or Posterior Fossa; Except Meningioma, Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor, Or Midline Tumor At Base Of Skull |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61518. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61518 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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