CPT 61770 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61770 by major payers:
$2,143.46
$2,182.30
$2,265.29
$2,646.90
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61770 | $1088.00 | 1760445928 - ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 860908400 - (AZ) ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $4074.00 | 1861782591 - CENTER FOR AMBULATORY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY LLC, CAMIS | 270907140 - (NJ) CENTER FOR AMBULATORY AND MINI | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $5433.00 | 1255577045 - MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER | 262739529 - (MD) MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $4159.00 | 1124083878 - THREE GABLES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 870648900 - (OH) THREE GABLES SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $2848.00 | 1295207579 - AGHAPY SURGICAL CENTER SC | 825243001 - (IL) AGHAPY SURGICAL CENTER SC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $1200.00 | 1417333295 - IDOX3 LLC, TRI-STATE SURGERY CENTER | 473757893 - (OH) IDOX3 LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $5726.00 | 1427017987 - BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LP, BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 621672473 - (TN) BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $1907.00 | 1487187076 - GREEN VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 812240255 - (NV) GREEN VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $5354.00 | 1003813221 - UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | 742894406 - (FL) UNIVERSITY SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $5433.00 | 1538390539 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $5249.00 | 1861740508 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF SARASOTA, LLC | 454909647 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF SARASOTA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $1362.00 | 1336184027 - EYE SURGICENTER LLC | 651005108 - (FL) EYE SURGICENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $2300.00 | 1952834277 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF TOWSON ASC LLC | 814571016 - (MD) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF TOWSON ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $1521.00 | 1528053311 - AMERICAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, P.C. | 593795864 - (TN) AMERICAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER PC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61770 | $3792.00 | 1215381843 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE | 954373071 | CA | 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 61770 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61770 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 61770 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61650-CPT | Moderate | Endovascular Intracranial Prolonged Administrationof Pharmacologic Agent(S) Other Than For Thrombolysis Arterial Including Catheter Placement Diagnostic Angiography And Imaging Guidance; Initial Vascular Territory. |
| 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) |
| 61770-CPT | High | Stereotactic Localization, Including Burr Hole(S), With Insertion Of Catheter(S) Or Probe(S) For Placement Of Radiation Source |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61770. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61770 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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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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