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CPT 61598 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.

Transpetrosal Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Clivus Or Foramen Magnum, Including Ligation Of Superior Petrosal Sinus And/Or Sigmoid Sinus
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

62 - Co-Surgeons

80 - Assistant surgeon

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 61598 by major payers:

bcbs

$3,635.64

uhc

$3,787.44

aetna

$4,022.35

cigna

$4,629.71

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For billing codeCPT 61598
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United
61598$546.001336209451 - SADDLE RIVER VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SADDLE RIVER VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER LLC201250583 - (NJ) SADDLE RIVER VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$410.001003478744 - ACHY LEGS CLINICS LLC, CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EXCELLENCE820799709 - (TX) ACHY LEGS CLINICS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$446.001235394529 - ACCOMODATIVE SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C., BRECKSVILLE SURGERY CENTER203292823 - (OH) ACCOMODATIVE SURGERY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$300.001932207669 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI200669972 - (MS) EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF MISSISSIPPIMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$9043.001225064736 - NMC SURGERY CENTER, L.P., THE SURGERY CENTER OF NACOGDOCHES752793512 - (TX) NMC SURGERY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$296.001346287232 - MODESTO SURGERY CENTER770394007CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$430.001770588584 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC, NATIONAL SPINE & ORTHO SURGERY CENTER OF FT. MYERS592924183 - (FL) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$983.001770929044 - SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLC462315994 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$515.001528130879 - PACIFIC SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF PAIN MANAGEMENT330776873 - (CA) PACIFIC SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF PAIN MANAGEMENTCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$4115.001144612714 - ANCHORAGE SURGICENTER, LLC472881055AKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$1150.001942637301 - MICHIANA SURGERY CENTER, LLC461007801 - (IN) MICHIANA SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$103.001659343648 - SWAGEL-WOOTTON EYE CENTER, INC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA860555229 - (AZ) SWAGEL/WOOTTON EYE CENTER, LTD.AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$2002.001689216152 - BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC843280181 - (KY) BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$5729.001528069218 - NORTHSHORE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DBA THE SURGERY SUITE, THE SURGERY SUITE720502505 - (LA) OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATIONLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61598$17689.001497393516 - AURORA SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, AURORA PLEASANT PRAIRIE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER811401714 - (WI) AURORA SURGERY CENTERS LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 61598 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61598 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 61598 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
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
61596-CPTHighTranscochlear 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-CPTHighTranscondylar (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
61598-CPTHighTranspetrosal Approach To Posterior Cranial Fossa, Clivus Or Foramen Magnum, Including Ligation Of Superior Petrosal Sinus And/Or Sigmoid Sinus

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61598. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61598 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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