CPT 61608 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 62 - Co-Surgeons • 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61608 by major payers:
$3,977.32
$4,441.00
$4,664.71
$5,366.33
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61608 | $429.00 | 1316919574 - CHEVY CHASE ASC LLC, CHEVY CHASE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621666144 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $589.00 | 1831484567 - GRIFFISS EC, LLC, GRIFFISS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 263738675 - (NY) GRIFFISS EC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $125.00 | 1649957168 - BLUE ASH ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 931613837 | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $615.00 | 1346868890 - UPNT SURGERY LLC | 371939831 - (TX) UPNT SURGERY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $456.00 | 1053319053 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NEW ALBANY, LLC, NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NEW ALBANY, LLC | 364148241 - (IN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NEW ALBANY LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $1674.00 | 1396009346 - PARAMUS ENDOSCOPY LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY | 453979491 - (NJ) PARAMUS ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $1049.00 | 1376779561 - SURGICARE OF MIRAMAR LLC | 208552194 - (FL) SURGICARE OF MIRAMAR LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $50.00 | 1043284508 - WINTER HAVEN-SEBRING FL OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER OF SEBRING | 743072437 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $510.00 | 1134140122 - ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 392000854 - (WI) ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $488.00 | 1558416255 - VIRGIL V. WILLARD, II MD PA, CENTER FOR IMAGE DISCOVERY PA | 300399108 - (NC) VIRGIL V WILLARD II MD PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $443.00 | 1881728590 - SYSTEM OPTICS LLC | 341572960 - (OH) SYSTEM OPTICS, INC. | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $840.00 | 1326045014 - GROVE PLACE SURGERY CENTER ,LLC | 10619096 - (FL) GROVE PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $1010.00 | 1174197990 - KANSAS CITY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 853624014 - (KS) KANSAS CITY SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $449.00 | 1457379364 - JONESBORO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 731589472 | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61608 | $633.00 | 1396123865 - SOUND SURGEONS PLLC, NORTHWEST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY | 461190829 - (WA) SOUND SURGEONS, PLLC | WA | 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 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 | Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic, Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Parasellar Area, Cavernous Sinus, Clivus Or Midline Skull Base; Extradural |
| 61608-CPT | High | 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 |
| 61613-CPT | High | Obliteration Of Carotid Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Or Carotid-Cavernous Fistula By Dissection Within Cavernous Sinus |
| 61615-CPT | High | Resection Or Excision Of Neoplastic, Vascular Or Infectious Lesion Of Base Of Posterior Cranial Fossa, Jugular Foramen, Foramen Magnum, Or C1-C3 Vertebral Bodies; Extradural |
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
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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