CPT 61606 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 61606 by major payers:
$3,594.78
$4,029.44
$4,203.80
$4,849.67
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61606 | $3201.00 | 1194813840 - SURGERY CENTER OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS, LLC | 203672837 - (WI) SURGERY CENTER OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $1768.00 | 1508197039 - FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 262652980 - (MO) FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $1028.00 | 1972886190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $541.00 | 1801110275 - GA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, LLC | 271069156 - (GA) GA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $1064.00 | 1235395385 - TENN SM LLC | 680569923 - (TN) TENN SM LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $3598.00 | 1083754352 - MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA, MERCY PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL SHORT PROCEDURE UNIT | 231352191 - (PA) MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $700.00 | 1093156937 - QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462355538 - (CA) QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $63.00 | 1942458062 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $5554.00 | 1518344043 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY, LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY GLEN | 364801162 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $390.00 | 1326494147 - CENTER FOR SPINE & PAIN MEDICINE PC, CSPM GAINESVILLE ASC | 341976829 - CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MEDICI | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $600.00 | 1871260554 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $850.00 | 1649870304 - PARKHILL SURGERY CENTER PLANO, LLC | 851803797 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $422.00 | 1144482753 - CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 261815638 - (TN) CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $457.00 | 1093907339 - TAYLOR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER | 710860395 - (AR) TAYLOR SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61606 | $461.00 | 1306214705 - GSI ASC, LLC | 474883816 - (OK) GSI ASC LLC | OK | 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 61606 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61606 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 61606 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 61606. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61606 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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