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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.
Surgery On Brain Aneurysm, Surgery To Repair A Blood Vessel In The Brain That Is Enlarged Or Bulging (Aneurysm) As A Result Of A Weakening Structure.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61697 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61697 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61697 by major payers:
$5,953.24
$5,713.34
$5,978.00
$6,667.15
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CPT 61697
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South Suburban Surgical Suites, LLC, South Suburban Surgical Suites
South Suburban Surgical Suites LLC
$2,775.00Published rateNorth Shore Same Day Surgery LLC, North Shore Surgical Center
North Shore Same Day Surgery LLC
$1,049.00Published rateBrookings Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLP
Brookings Ambulatory Surgery Center LLP
$750.00Published rateBienville Surgery Center, LLC
Bienville Surgery Center LLC
$471.00Published rateNei Ambulatory Surgery Center Inc PC
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61697 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61697 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 61697 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61697-CPT | High | Surgery On Brain Aneurysm, Surgery To Repair A Blood Vessel In The Brain That Is Enlarged Or Bulging (Aneurysm) As A Result Of A Weakening Structure. |
| 61698-CPT | High | Surgery On Brain Aneurysm, Surgery To Repair A Blood Vessel In The Brain That Is Enlarged Or Bulging (Aneurysm) As A Result Of A Weakening Structure. |
| 61700-CPT | High | Surgery On Brain Aneurysm, Surgery To Repair A Blood Vessel In The Brain That Is Enlarged Or Bulging (Aneurysm) As A Result Of A Weakening Structure. |
| 61702-CPT | High | Surgery On Brain Aneurysm, Surgery To Repair A Blood Vessel In The Brain That Is Enlarged Or Bulging (Aneurysm) As A Result Of A Weakening Structure. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61697. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61697 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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