CPT 61596 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 62 - Co-Surgeons • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61596 by major payers:
$3,372.03
$3,359.79
$3,477.63
$4,130.98
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61596 | $850.00 | 1528572815 - SUN SURGERY CENTER HUNTINGTON LLC | 822382700 - (CA) SUN SURGERY CENTER HUNTINGTON LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $2002.00 | 1831117704 - MEDICAL HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER, INC., KENTUCKY SURGERY CENTER | 843280181 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, L | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $622.00 | 1922664622 - PREMIER CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER, PLLC, PREMIER CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 824896471 - (IL) PREMIER CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER PLLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $668.00 | 1972778579 - G A ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 262346936 - (MO) G A ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $3201.00 | 1508500273 - GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 262157335 | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $1049.00 | 1295176139 - LOWCOUNTRY AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | 274109893 - (SC) LOWCOUNTRY AMBULATORY CENTER LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $2732.00 | 1114291440 - PREMIER ASC LLC, PREMIER ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 352433859 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $953.00 | 1982211728 - FT SCOTT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 853127325 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $665.00 | 1336213099 - SAN GABRIEL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LP | 510470714 - (CA) SAN GABRIEL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $415.00 | 1285213009 - UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE, LLC, UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE | 372002744 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $2445.00 | 1255339628 - BISMARCK SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | 450450254 - (ND) BISMARCK SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | ND | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $384.00 | 1750612446 - BAY SURGERY CENTERS, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF GLEN BURNIE | 271271303 - (MD) BAY SURGERY CENTERS | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $520.00 | 1275542011 - NORTH CRESCENT SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 201764601 - (GA) NORTH CRESCENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $1653.00 | 1144283292 - LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 943419282 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61596 | $687.00 | 1275708919 - WOMEN'S SURGICAL CENTER AT NORTHCARE, LLC | 261411936 - (CO) WOMEN S SURGICAL CENTER AT NOR | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 61596 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61596 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 61596 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61595-CPT | High | Transtemporal 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 |
| 61596-CPT | High | Transcochlear Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Jugular Foramen Or Midline Skull Base, Including Labyrinthectomy, Decompression, With Or Without Mobilization Of Facial Nerve And/Or Petrous Carotid Artery |
| 61596-CPT | High | Transcochlear Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Jugular Foramen Or Midline Skull Base, Including Labyrinthectomy, Decompression, With Or Without Mobilization Of Facial Nerve And/Or Petrous Carotid Artery |
| 61597-CPT | High | Transcondylar (Far Lateral) Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Jugular Foramen Or Midline Skull Base, Including Occipital Condylectomy, Mastoidectomy, Resection Of C1-C3 Vertebral Body(S), Decompression Of Vertebral Artery, 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 61596. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61596 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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