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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.
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| 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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61770 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61770 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61770 by major payers:
$2,143.46
$2,182.30
$2,265.29
$2,579.67
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CPT 61770
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Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$10,989.00Published rateSurgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, LLC, Surgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, Inc.
Children'S Hospital And Health System, Inc.
$4,010.00Published ratePshs Beta Partners Ltd, The Gables Surgical Center
Pshs Beta Partners Ltd
$1,935.00Published rateEye Surgicenter LLC
$1,362.00Published rateIndependence Asc LLC, The Endoscopy Center - Liberty
$875.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 | 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 |
| 61751-CPT | High | Brain Biopsy W Ct Mr Guide, Stereotactic Biopsy Aspiration Or Excision Including Burr Hole S For Intracranial Lesion With Computed Tomography And Or Magnetic Resonance Guidance |
| 61760-CPT | High | Implant Brain Seizure Monitor, Surgery To Implant One Or More Wires (Electrodes) Into The Brain In Order To Keep Track Of Seizures. Stereotactic Imaging Precisely Maps The Target Location In Three Dimensions. |
| 61770-CPT | High | Insert Catheter For Radiation, Surgery To Implant A Catheter (Small Tube) Into The Brain In Preparation For Radiation Therapy. Stereotactic Imaging Precisely Maps The Target Location In Three Dimensions. |
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
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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