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Last Verified: October 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.
Craniotomy With Elevation Of B, Craniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap For Excision Ofcerebral Epileptogenic Focus With Electrocorticography During Surgery (Includes Removal Of Electrode Array)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61536 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61536 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61536 by major payers:
$3,303.98
$3,531.59
$3,724.25
$4,119.16
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CPT 61536
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
$11,727.00Published rateTexas Orthopedics Surgery Center, LLC, Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center Limited Partnership, Ll
Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center LLC
$1,049.00Published rateVivere Health Austin, LLC, Vivere Austin Surgery Center
Vivere Health Austin LLC
$736.00Published rateChristus Santa Rosa Pasc-San Antonio LLC, Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center-Stone Oak
Christus Srpasc - San Antonio, LLC
$501.00Published rateArizona Advanced Surgery Center, LLC
Arizona Advanced Surgery Center LLC
$100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61536 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61536 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 61536 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61531-CPT | High | Subdural Implantation Of Strip, Subdural Implantation Of Strip Electrodes Through One Ormore Burr Or Trephine Hole(S) For Long Term Seizure Monitoring |
| 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 |
| 61534-CPT | High | Brain Surgery For Seizures, Surgery To Remove A Portion Of The Brain That Controls Seizures Related To Epilepsy. Brain Activity May Be Monitored During The Procedure. |
| 61536-CPT | High | Craniotomy With Elevation Of B, Craniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap For Excision Ofcerebral 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 61536. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61536 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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