CPT 61601 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61601 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61601 by major payers:
$3,047.38
$3,249.41
$3,538.74
$3,975.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61601 | $1306.00 | 1992713010 - NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER LLC, NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER | 223509801 - (NJ) NORTHFIELD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $500.00 | 1861496564 - DIGESTIVE HEALTHCARE OF GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 582406657 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $400.00 | 1871598300 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBUS, LLC | 50540724 - (GA) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBUS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $2785.00 | 1245749258 - FOCUS HAND SURGICENTER LLC, FOCUS HAND AND ARM SURGERY CENTER | 822523843 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $722.00 | 1053391169 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE SOUTH BAY LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE SOUTH BAY | 621555410 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $442.00 | 1669772893 - ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C. | 273717607 - (KS) ADVANCED EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $580.00 | 1497740617 - LAKE COUNTY PAIN & DIAGNOSTIC | 651216636 - (OH) LAKE COUNTY PAIN DIAGNOSTIC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $82.00 | 1376729715 - ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES OF VALLEY FORGE, LLC | 161770779 - (PA) ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES OF VALLEY FORGE LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $514.00 | 1396738936 - WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INC | 341850936 - (OH) WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $122.00 | 1811929300 - COASTAL DIGESTIVE CARE CENTER LLC | 20621976 - (CT) COASTAL DIGESTIVE CARE CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $410.00 | 1366809055 - DFW CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 475442947 - (TX) DFW CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $1955.00 | 1548238140 - DENTON SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - DENTON | 752708579 - (TX) DENTON SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $900.00 | 1649252883 - FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF NACOGDOCHES LLC, NACOGDOCHES SURGERY CENTER | 731589339 - (TX) FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF NACOGDOCHES LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $644.00 | 1912158684 - SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR | 262215322 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61601 | $2470.00 | 1104996768 - GREATER DAYTON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 202913367 - (OH) GREATER DAYTON SURGERY CENTER | OH | 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 61601 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61601 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 61601 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61600-CPT | High | Resect/Excisn Neopl, Vasc Or Infect Lesn Ant Cranial Fossa; Extradural |
| 61601-CPT | High | Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic, Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Base Of Anterior Cranial Fossa; Intradural, Including Dural Repair, With Or Without Graft |
| 61605-CPT | High | Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic, Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Infratemporal Fossa, Parapharyngeal Space, Petrous Apex; Extradural |
| 61606-CPT | High | Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic, Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Infratemporal Fossa, Parapharyngeal Space, Petrous Apex; Intradural, Including Dural Repair, With Or Without Graft |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61601. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61601 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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