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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Resect Excise Cranial Lesion, Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Parasellar Area Cavernous Sinus Clivus Or Midline Skull Base Intradural Including Dural Repair With Or Without Graft
| 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 |
| Common Modifiers | None 62 - Co-Surgeons 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61608 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61608 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61608 by major payers:
$3,977.32
$4,441.00
$4,664.71
$5,228.64
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CPT 61608
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Surgery Center, LLC
The Surgery Center, LLC
$17,689.00Published rateSurgery Centers Of Des Moines Ltd
$1,350.00Published ratePain Centers Of Minnesota
$750.00Published rateHenderson Surgery Center
Henderson Surgery Center LLC
$477.00Published rateEdison Surgery Center LLC
$250.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61608 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61608 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 61608 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61607-CPT | High | Resect/Excise Cranial Lesion, Removal Of Tumor Or Tissue Abnormality Of Middle Of Skull Base (Infratemporal Fossa Parapharyngeal Space Petrous Apex) External To Membranes Covering Brain Extradural |
| 61608-CPT | High | Resect Excise Cranial Lesion, Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Parasellar Area Cavernous Sinus Clivus Or Midline Skull Base Intradural Including Dural Repair With Or Without Graft |
| 61618-CPT | High | Cranial Surgery, Secondary Repair Of Dura For Csf Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Anterior Middle Or Posterior Cranial Fossa Following Surgery Of The Skull Base; By Free Tissue Graft (Eg Pericranium Fascia Tensor Fascia Lata Adipose Tissue Homologous Or Synthetic Grafts) |
| 61619-CPT | High | Cranial Surgery, Secondary Repair Of Dura For Csf Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Anterior Middle Or Posterior Cranial Fossa Following Surgery Of The Skull Base; By Local Or Regionalized Vascularized Pedicle Flap Or Myocutaneous Flap (Including Galea Temporalis Frontalis Or Occipitalis Muscle) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61608. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61608 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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