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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Evasc Prlng Admn Rx Agnt 1st, Endovascular Intracranial Prolonged Administration Of Pharmacologic Agent S Other Than For Thrombolysis Arterial Including Catheter Placement Diagnostic Angiography And Imaging Guidance Initial Vascular Territory
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None AG - Primary physician 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61650 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61650 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61650 by major payers:
$752.29
$776.30
$791.69
$907.24
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CPT 61650
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Michael Marano
$2,816.60Published rateEric Teller
$2,703.93Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$1,151.16Published rateYpaul Goldenmerry
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$950.83Published rateJames Gilstrap
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$436.86Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61650 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61650 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 61650 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 |
| 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 |
| 61650-CPT | Moderate | Evasc Prlng Admn Rx Agnt 1st, Endovascular Intracranial Prolonged Administration Of Pharmacologic Agent S Other Than For Thrombolysis Arterial Including Catheter Placement Diagnostic Angiography And Imaging Guidance Initial Vascular Territory |
| 61651-CPT | Moderate | Evasc Prlng Admn Rx Agnt Add, Endovascular Intracranial Prolonged Administration Of Pharmacologic Agent S Other Than For Thrombolysis Arterial Including Catheter Placement Diagnostic Angiography And Imaging Guidance Each Additional Vascular Territory List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61650. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61650 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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