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CPT 61590 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.

Infratemporal 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
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

LT - Left side of body

62 - Co-Surgeons

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61590 by major payers:

bcbs

$4,196.62

uhc

$4,156.24

aetna

$4,442.07

cigna

$5,084.08

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United
61590$920.001053385328 - MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY SERVICES LLC470808172 - (NE) MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY SERVICES, LLCNEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$1028.001083624670 - PRESCOTT OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER LLC860548048 - (AZ) PRESCOTT OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER, LPAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$50.001114177417 - NISENFELD & CHILTON, MD PA, ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF FREDERICK, ASC521135399 - (MD) NISENFELD & CHILTON, M.D., P.A.MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$2441.171225369440 - PHILLIP MARTIN350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCTNCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
61590$567.001699751289 - EASTLAND MEDICAL PLAZA SURGICENTER, LLC371400643 - (IL) EASTLAND MEDICAL PLAZA SURGICENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$500.001194341768 - WELLINGTON SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLC844962361 - (OH) WELLINGTON SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTEROHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$299.001003875873 - WILDCREEK SURGERY CENTER880377689NVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$884.001780683797 - LOVELAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, SKYLINE ENDOSCOPY CENTER421589159 - (CO) LOVELAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$1188.001104233014 - TAMPA MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC471211888 - (FL) TAMPA MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$750.001629016555 - SURGICAL ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PC, RAINIER SURGICAL CENTER911996643 - (WA) SURGICAL ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$272.001427245257 - CENTENNIAL SURGICAL CENTER, LLC880499721 - CENTENNIAL SPINE & PAIN CENTERNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$3557.001285236083 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC, LMC NORTHEAST ASC852276567 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$1955.001578530226 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT. WORTH LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE FORT WORTH208303422 - (TX) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT WORTH LLPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$416.001669031886 - SURGICAL CLINIC SOLUTIONS, LLC823722886 - (AL) SURGICAL CLINIC SOLUTIONSALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61590$1274.001013068642 - RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER, LLC205977652 - (CA) RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER, LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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CPT 61590 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61590 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 61590 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
61591-CPTHighInfratemporal Post-Auricular Approach To Middle Cranial Fossa (Internal Auditory Meatus Petrous Apex Tentorium Cavernous Sinus Parasellar Area Infratemporal Fossa) Including Mastoidectomy Resection Of Sigmoid Sinus With Or Without Decompression And/Or Mobilization Of Contents Of Auditory Canal Or Petrous Carotid Artery

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61590 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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