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CPT 61571 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.

Craniectomy For Penetrating Wound
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61571 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,563.55

uhc

$2,713.02

aetna

$2,729.78

cigna

$3,266.35

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For billing codeCPT 61571
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United
61571$645.001679963912 - FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORANGE COUNTY, LLC464731184 - (CA) FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORANCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$1274.001588867030 - PACIFIC ENDO-SURGICAL CENTER LP562387275 - (CA) PACIFIC ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$1687.001003138736 - NEWPORT SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC, NEWPORT PLAZA SURGICAL CENTER392060266CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$492.001275639023 - SURGICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY, INC202116181 - (NJ) SURGICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY INCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$600.001700437423 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES, LUTHERVILLE SURGERY CENTER208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIESMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$102.001407932619 - PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE A MEDICAL GROUP INC, PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CTR330303507 - (CA) PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL CORPORATIONCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$4893.001952331092 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER SUGAR LAND LLP203233617 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER SUGAR LAND LLPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$358.001174530752 - LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTER LLC134215228 - (FL) LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTERFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$707.001518338052 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC464112873 - (SC) CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY, LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$380.001578567954 - E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC., SOUTHWESTERN PA EYE SURGERY CENTER251787703 - (PA) E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC.PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$357.001780661967 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L P911793912 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L PIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$90.001336272657 - ARIZONA DIGESTIVE CENTER, P.C.201544723 - (AZ) ARIZONA DIGESTIVE CENTER PCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$273.001417118407 - MSC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC202155076MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$416.001578567954 - E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC., SOUTHWESTERN PA EYE SURGERY CENTER251787703 - (PA) E. RONALD SALVITTI, M.D., INC.PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61571$702.001558480947 - ISSAQUAH FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS PLLC454029230WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61571 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61571 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 61571 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
61522-CPTHighExcision Abscess Infratentorial
61524-CPTHighExcision Cyst Infratentorial
61566-CPTHighCraniotomy With Elevation Of Bone Flap; For Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy
61571-CPTHighCraniectomy For Penetrating Wound

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61571. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61571 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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