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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.
Perq Art M Thrombect Nfs, Percutaneous Arterial Transluminal Mechanical Thrombectomy And Or Infusion For Thrombolysis Intracranial Any Method Including Diagnostic Angiography Fluoroscopic Guidance Catheter Placement And Intraprocedural Pharmacological Thrombolytic Injection S
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61645 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61645 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61645 by major payers:
$1,066.44
$1,148.75
$1,172.54
$1,334.08
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CPT 61645
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Reza Dashti
New York Spine And Brain Surgery University Faculty Practice Corp
$6,624.75Published rateJohn Janikas
Samaritan Hospital
$1,791.35Published rateAndrew Elkins
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$1,150.59Published rateAaron Roth
$988.47Published rateChristopher Stewart
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$662.10Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61645 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61645 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 61645 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61635-CPT | High | Intracran Angioplsty W Stent, Transcatheter Placement Of Intravascular Stent S Intracranial Eg Atherosclerotic Stenosis Including Balloon Angioplasty If Performed |
| 61640-CPT | Moderate | Balloon Dilatation Of Ntracran Vasospsm Percutane; Initial Ve, Balloon Dilatation Of Intracranial Vasospasm Percutaneous; Initial Ve |
| 61642-CPT | Moderate | Balloon Dilatation Of Intracra, Balloon Dilatation Of Intracranial Vasospasm Percutaneous Each Additional Vessel In Different Vascular Territory (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 61645-CPT | High | Perq Art M Thrombect Nfs, Percutaneous Arterial Transluminal Mechanical Thrombectomy And Or Infusion For Thrombolysis Intracranial Any Method Including Diagnostic Angiography Fluoroscopic Guidance Catheter Placement And Intraprocedural Pharmacological Thrombolytic Injection S |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61645. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61645 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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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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