CPT 61736 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 51 - Multiple procedures • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61736 by major payers:
$1,284.92
$1,322.86
$1,347.40
$1,741.48
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61736 | $1050.00 | 1467491407 - DEARBORN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DEARBORN SURGERY CENTER | 383494075 - (MI) DEARBORN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $465.00 | 1245266790 - ABILENE SPINE & JOINT SURGERY CENTER PA | 752845382 - (TX) ABILENE SPINE JOINT SURGERY CENTER PA | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $2785.00 | 1073613162 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 870699657 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $6756.00 | 1063427557 - CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 134334643 - (CA) CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $2787.00 | 1184937468 - GRASS VALLEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP, GRASS VALLEY SURGERY CENTER | 272185264 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $862.00 | 1396709077 - RMC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RMC SURGERY CENTER | 330937423 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $482.00 | 1427020213 - TOLEDO ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, NORTHWEST OHIO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621734002 - (OH) TOLEDO ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $1049.00 | 1558618116 - TAVARES SURGERY LLC | 300728155 - (FL) TAVARES SURGERY LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $3557.00 | 1497352934 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC, LMC LEXINGTON ASC | 852276567 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $565.00 | 1053560896 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, NATIONAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $1028.00 | 1942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | 261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $455.00 | 1639615297 - SURGERY CENTER AT THE RESERVE, P.A., INC. | 814665763 - (AR) SURGERY CENTER AT THE RESERVE PA INC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $6068.00 | 1588629604 - GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER DALLAS | 742411643 - (TX) GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $408.00 | 1710952841 - ANDOCHICK SURGICAL CENTER LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF FREDERICK | 522239166 - (MD) ANDOCHICK SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61736 | $840.00 | 1386821817 - MIAMI SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGERY CENTER AT DORAL | 364600281 - (FL) MIAMI SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | 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 61736 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61736 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 61736 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61720-CPT | High | Creation Of Lesion By Stereotactic Method, Including Burr Hole(S) And Localizing And Recording Techniques, Single Or Multiple Stages; Globus Pallidus Or Thalamus |
| 61735-CPT | High | Creation Of Lesion By Stereotactic Method, Including Burr Hole(S) And Localizing And Recording Techniques, Single Or Multiple Stages; Subcortical Structure(S) Other Than Globus Pallidus Or Thalamus |
| 61736-CPT | High | Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (Litt) Of Lesion Intracranial Including Burr Hole(S) Withmagnetic Resonance Imaging Guidance When Performed; Single Trajectory For 1 Simple Lesion |
| 61737-CPT | High | Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (Litt) Of Lesion Intracranial Including Burr Hole(S) Withmagnetic Resonance Imaging Guidance When Performed; Multiple Trajectories For Multiple Or Complex Lesion(S) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61736. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61736 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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