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CPT 61537 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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 Bone Flap; For Lobectomy, Temporal Lobe, Without Electrocorticography During Surgery
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

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 61537

National average reimbursement for CPT 61537 by major payers:

bcbs

$3,232.95

uhc

$3,293.14

aetna

$3,480.53

cigna

$3,977.87

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United
61537$410.001194326785 - TEXAS PARTNERS CENTER LLC853236752 - (TX) TEXAS PARTNERS CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$750.001376884585 - ADVANCED UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER461456287 - (GA) ADVANCED UROLOGY SURGERY CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$983.001750565594 - PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER -ODESSA, LLC651274446FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$500.001790265999 - MUVE822351627 - (PA) MUVEPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$329.001891951885 - MISSISSIPPI EYE SURGERY CENTER, MISSISSIPPI EYE SURGERY CENTER FACILITY770619942MSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$1428.001639783335 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF WYOMING, LLC843562014 - (WY) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF WYOMING LLCWYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$1028.001134613979 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$688.001740288679 - GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC631285913 - (AL) GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$700.001558792598 - PARIS SURGERY CENTER, LLC461871794 - (TX) PARIS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$920.001417278011 - WILSHIRE SURGERY CENTER, LLC270616665 - (OR) WILSHIRE SURGERY CENTERORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$1124.001508438375 - BSC REID PARK LLC870858924 - (AZ) BSC REID PARK LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$100.001588665269 - RF EYE PC, COCHISE EYE & LASER ASC860879991 - (AZ) R.F. EYE, PCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$475.001700282852 - LAKE JACKSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LP.800513571 - (TX) LAKE JACKSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$880.001205080181 - NORTHWEST NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE, LLC, TWO RIVERS SURGICAL CENTER300474327 - (OR) NORTHWEST NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61537$578.001578881009 - EYE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER LLC272376757 - (OH) EYE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61537 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61537 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 61537 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
61536-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Excision Of Cerebral Epileptogenic Focus, With Electrocorticography During Surgery (Includes Removal Of Electrode Array)
61537-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Lobectomy, Temporal Lobe, Without Electrocorticography During Surgery
61538-CPTHighCraniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Lobectomy, Temporal Lobe, With Electrocorticography During Surgery, Temporal Lobe
61539-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Lobectomy Other Than Temporal Lobe Partial Or Total With Electrocorticograpghy During Surgery (Rvsd 1/1/04)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61537. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61537 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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