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CPT 61535 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Craniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Removal Of Epidural Or Subdural Electrode Array, Without Excision Of Cerebral Tissue (Separate Procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

None

52 - Reduced Services

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61535 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,273.50

uhc

$1,345.71

aetna

$1,431.14

cigna

$1,649.66

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For billing codeCPT 61535
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United
61535$789.001881031235 - KEARNEY PAIN TREATMENT CENTER, LLC461807684 - (NE) KEARNEY PAIN TREATMENT CENTER LLCNEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$107.001073588356 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER ARIZONA, LLC201456252 - (AZ) DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER ARIZONA LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$700.001356969703 - VASCULAR LABS OF THE ROCKIES ASC, LLC850780051 - (CO) VASCULAR LABS OF THE ROCKIES ASC LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$2732.001710910922 - SURGERY CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE LP200670748 - (MO) SURGERY CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE LPMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$112.001235102344 - THE HARLINGEN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP, VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER621839180 - (TX) THE HARLINGEN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$1064.001144954165 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF LUTZ, LLC, ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF NEW TAMPA871390521 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF LUTZ LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$974.001316940539 - GRAND ISLAND SURGICAL CENTER LLC470811846 - (NE) GRAND ISLAND SURGICAL CENTER, L.L.C.NEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$637.001649925801 - MUSIC CITY SURGERY CENTER, LLC872654999 - (TN) MUSIC CITY SURGERY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$258.001326202086 - LAKEFOREST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, DISTRICT HEIGHTS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER521944179 - (MD) LAKEFOREST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$694.001548785116 - NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC., NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE INC351298573 - (IN) NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC.INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$624.001245471788 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C.911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$408.001871568329 - ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES (GIEA)201732114 - (MD) ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$310.001396897260 - LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTER861078562 - (AR) LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTERARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$1757.001053562959 - PROHEALTH ALIGNED LLC, PROHEALTH CARE MORELAND SURGERY CENTER263324572 - (WI) PROHEALTH ALIGNED LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61535$970.001699421024 - INFIRMARY ASC871922333 - (AL) INFIRMARY ASCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61535 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61535 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 61535 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
61531-CPTHighSubdural Implantation Of Strip Electrodes Through One Or More Burr Or Trephine Hole(S) For Long Term Seizure Monitori
61533-CPTHighCraniotomy 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-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Removal Of Epidural Or Subdural Electrode Array, Without Excision Of Cerebral Tissue (Separate Procedure)
61536-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Excision Of Cerebral Epileptogenic Focus, With Electrocorticography During Surgery (Includes Removal Of Electrode Array)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61535. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61535 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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