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CPT 61576 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.

Transoral Approach To Skull Base, Brain Stem Or Upper Spinal Cord For Biopsy, Decompression Or Excision Of Lesion; Requiring Splitting Of Tongue And/Or Mandible (Including Tracheostomy)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

62 - Co-Surgeons

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61576 by major payers:

bcbs

$4,760.39

uhc

$5,377.28

aetna

$5,517.31

cigna

$6,574.16

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For billing codeCPT 61576
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United
61576$9124.001538292990 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTHTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1064.001326527680 - INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC824525706 - (FL) INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER LLFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$2705.001417912098 - BAILEY SQUARE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LTD752467365 - (TX) BAILEY SQUARE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LTDTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$580.001679939318 - CRATER LAKE SURGERY CENTER LLC475641623 - (OR) CRATER LAKE SURGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1049.001780128553 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC814599818 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$357.001659363844 - LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANA721288671 - (LA) LASER SURGERY CENTER OF ACADIANALAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1049.001942851639 - NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLC830670803 - (MI) NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1367.001326094491 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC PS, PROLIANCE CENTER FOR SPECIALTY SURGERY911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1064.001952333882 - THE MARYLAND CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH LLC470856276MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$2575.001477594422 - SURGERY CENTER OF AVENTURA LTD113765789 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF AVENTURA LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$1344.001780747394 - MORRIS AVENUE ENDOSCOPY LLC223651957 - (NJ) MORRIS AVENUE ENDOSCOPY, LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$408.001871568329 - ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES (GIEA)201732114 - (MD) ROCKVILLE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$283.001922316835 - INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLC272764590 - (WI) INDEPENDENT SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$936.001295060069 - TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER, LLC270399689 - (MD) TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61576$402.001083601298 - LAHAYE CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE CARE, APMC, LAHAYE EYE CLINIC720988221 - (LA) LAHAYE EYE CLINIC, P.C.LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61576 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61576 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 61576 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
61575-CPTHighTransoral App-Bx,Decompress/Les.Exc
61576-CPTHighTransoral Approach To Skull Base, Brain Stem Or Upper Spinal Cord For Biopsy, Decompression Or Excision Of Lesion; Requiring Splitting Of Tongue And/Or Mandible (Including Tracheostomy)
61590-CPTHighInfratemporal Pre-Auricular Approach To Middle Cranial Fossa (Parapharyngeal Space Infratemporal And Midline Skull Base Nasopharynx) With Or Without Disarticulation Of The Mandible Including Parotidectomy Craniotomy Decompression And/Or Mobilization Of The Facial Nerve And/Or Petrous Carotid Artery
61595-CPTHighTranstemporal Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Jugular Foramen Or Midline Skull Base, Including Mastoidectomy, Decompression Of Sigmoid Sinus And/Or Facial Nerve, With Or Without Mobilization

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61576. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61576 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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