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CPT 61791 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Creation Of Lesion By Stereotactic Method, Percutaneous, By Neurolytic Agent (Eg, Alcohol, Thermal, Electrical, Radiofrequency); Trigeminal Medullary Tract
Key FactDetail
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 LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 61791

National average reimbursement for CPT 61791 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,451.84

uhc

$1,518.37

aetna

$1,562.07

cigna

$1,843.93

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For billing codeCPT 61791
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United
61791$2353.001760486369 - MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SURGERY CENTER LP621772667 - (TN) MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SURGERY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$8705.001609052679 - BELTWAY SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, BELTWAY SURGERY CENTER SPRINGMILL352072586INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$2007.001154911592 - BCC WEST VALLEY LLC854264663 - (AZ) BCC WEST VALLEY LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1549.001164584066 - NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE LLC200433367 - (IL) NAPERVILLE SURGICAL CENTRE, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$640.001255510525 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MICHIGAN LLC205795977 - (MI) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MICHIGANMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1490.001669909404 - LUBBOCK INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA, LUBBOCK VASCULAR ACCESS352344583 - (TX) LUBBOCK INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PATXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$6651.001679523351 - SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTD201327093 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$830.001730153073 - EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER, LP, UROCENTER621810940 - (TN) EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1331.001922003052 - EAST OREGON SURGERY CENTER, LLC200209992 - (OR) EAST OREGON SUREGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1485.001588071575 - FOULK ROAD SURGERY CENTER510385184 - (DE) WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCDEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$2307.001871594275 - DESTIN SURGERY CENTER LLC593723179 - (FL) DESTIN SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1829.001639498579 - INTERVENTIONAL SPINE CENTER, LLC263161503 - (CA) INTERVENTIONAL SPINE CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$2307.001093985525 - SURGERY CENTER OF CORAL GABLES LLC, CORAL GABLES SURGERY CENTER204843518 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF CORAL GABLES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1500.001083606867 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF TYLER, LP, CATARACT CENTER OF EAST TEXAS680510003 - (TX) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF TYLER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61791$1213.001700974995 - THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS, P.C.202822342 - (NJ) THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS PCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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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.

CodeComplexityDescription
61791-CPTHighCreation Of Lesion By Stereotactic Method, Percutaneous, By Neurolytic Agent (Eg, Alcohol, Thermal, Electrical, Radiofrequency); Trigeminal Medullary Tract
61796-CPTHighOnce Per Dos Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); 1 Simple Cranial Lesion- Rn Review
61797-CPTModerateStereotactic Radiosurgery (Particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); Each Additional Cranial Lesion, Simple (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
61799-CPTModerateStereotactic 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.

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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