CPT 61791 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61791 by major payers:
$1,451.84
$1,518.37
$1,562.07
$1,843.93
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 61791 | $1490.00 | 1669909404 - LUBBOCK INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA, LUBBOCK VASCULAR ACCESS | 352344583 - (TX) LUBBOCK INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $2353.00 | 1346383155 - BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, BRIARCLIFF SURGERY CENTER | 202852584 - (MO) BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1645.00 | 1871926428 - CHILDREN 1ST HOUSTON SOUTH, LLC, CHILDREN 1ST DENTAL & SURGERY CENTER | 320417239 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1685.00 | 1275629081 - VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | 10525143 - (ME) VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $700.00 | 1407801509 - ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 223625894 - (NJ) ATLANTIC SURGERY CENTERLLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1490.00 | 1619291192 - DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER | 263473774 - (TX) DALLAS IVF SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1672.00 | 1861029712 - EAST ATLANTA EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834671737 - (GA) EAST ATLANTA EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1600.00 | 1386213460 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 854240994 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1549.00 | 1164584066 - NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE LLC | 200433367 - (IL) NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $640.00 | 1255510525 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MICHIGAN LLC | 205795977 - (MI) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MICHIGAN | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1163.00 | 1295973006 - ST. MARY'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AT GALENA LLC, SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER AT ST. MARYS GALENA | 264094998 - ST. MARY'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AT GALENA LLC D/B/A SUMMIT | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $7081.00 | 1821614710 - BAYCARE AURORA KAUKAUNA SURGERY CENTER LLC, KAUKAUNA SURGERY CENTER | 851420464 - (WI) BAYCARE AURORA KAUKAUNA SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $1369.00 | 1174233522 - THOMAS EYE SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTE | 881476592 - (GA) THOMAS EYE SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTE | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $894.00 | 1962466847 - GULF COAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF VENICE LLC | 621767599 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 61791 | $2817.00 | 1447213954 - REAGAN STREET SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201484668 - (CA) REAGAN STREET SURGERY CENTER LLC | 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 61791 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61791 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 61791 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61791-CPT | High | Creation Of Lesion By Stereotactic Method, Percutaneous, By Neurolytic Agent (Eg, Alcohol, Thermal, Electrical, Radiofrequency); Trigeminal Medullary Tract |
| 61796-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); 1 Simple Cranial Lesion- Rn Review |
| 61797-CPT | Moderate | Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); Each Additional Cranial Lesion, Simple (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 61799-CPT | Moderate | Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); Each Additional Cranial Lesion, Complex (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 61791. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61791 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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