CPT 61533 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61533 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61533 by major payers:
$1,893.23
$2,075.14
$2,194.40
$2,509.81
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61533 | $438.00 | 1801849427 - MAIN STREET ASC LLC, OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 383711415 - (PA) MAIN STREET ASC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $775.00 | 1134779622 - HELIX SURGICENTER LLC | 834455797 - (IN) HELIX SURGICENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $925.00 | 1447995311 - NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | 874311329 - (MA) NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $827.00 | 1093779951 - EYE SURGERY AND LASER CLINIC, INC. | 562172461 - (NC) EYE SURGERY AND LASER CLINIC INC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $320.00 | 1396828323 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF MEMPHIS, LLC | 470920340 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $75.00 | 1033162631 - EYE SURGERY CENTER-NORTHLAND LLC | 201938574 - (MO) EYE SURGERY CENTERNORTHLAND LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $443.00 | 1043565542 - MAGNOLIA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364702180 - (AR) MAGNOLIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $2122.00 | 1891730644 - LAKEWALK SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 411791860 - (MN) LAKEWALK SURGERY CENTER INC. | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $461.00 | 1508419474 - NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WEST NORMAN ENDOSCOPY | 736048282 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $1064.00 | 1427003052 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | 621872622 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $1647.00 | 1447768411 - WISCONSIN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC | 821710492 - (WI) WISCONSIN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $8225.00 | 1225064736 - NMC SURGERY CENTER, L.P., THE SURGERY CENTER OF NACOGDOCHES | 752793512 - (TX) NMC SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $2812.00 | 1477516979 - FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER, L.P. | 621861640 - (VA) FAIRFAX SURGICAL CENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $6068.00 | 1902850506 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER PRESTON PLAZA, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER PRESTON PLAZA | 203991622 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61533 | $725.00 | 1003369216 - CRESTVIEW HILLS SURGERY CENTER, PLLC, ICAN | 273003180 - (KY) MICHAEL FLETCHER MD PLLC | KY | 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 61533 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61533 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 61533 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61530-CPT | High | Craniectomy, Bone Flap Craniotomy, Transtemporal (Mastoid) For Excision Of Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor; Combined With Middle/Posterior Fossa Craniotomy/Craniectomy |
| 61531-CPT | High | Subdural Implantation Of Strip Electrodes Through One Or More Burr Or Trephine Hole(S) For Long Term Seizure Monitori |
| 61533-CPT | High | Craniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Subdural Implantation Of An Electrode Array, For Long-Term Seizure Monitoring- Rn Review=12/8/2007-9/13/2021 |
| 61535-CPT | High | Craniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Removal Of Epidural Or Subdural Electrode Array, Without Excision Of Cerebral Tissue (Separate Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61533. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61533 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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