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CPT 61864 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Twist Drill Burr Hole Craniotomy Or Craniectomy With Stereotactic Implantation Of Neurostimulator Electrode Array In Subcortical Site (Eg Thalamus Globus Pallidus Subthalamic Nucleus Periventricular Periaqueductal Gray) Without Use Of Intraoperative Microelectrode Recording; Each Additional Array (List Separately In Addition To Primary Procedure)
Key FactDetail
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 61864 by major payers:

bcbs

$390.53

uhc

$434.35

aetna

$429.92

cigna

$487.90

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For billing codeCPT 61864
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United
61864$1064.001326435926 - SELECT PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTERS383935220 - (FL) SELECT PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$578.001336103001 - PERKINS PLAZA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, LAKE SURGERY CENTER481264699 - (LA) LAKE ASCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$316.001578600979 - HOTCHKISS AND KATZEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, METRO AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER522048920 - (MD) HOTCHKISS AND KATZEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$867.001912600826 - SURGICAL CENTER OF TVH882585662 - (ID) SURGICAL CENTER OF TVHIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$300.001669075495 - SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH ASC LLC611235517 - (KY) THE PAIN TREATMENT CENTER, INC. DBA STONE ROAD SKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$1954.001568963189 - BAPTIST SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MIAMI BEACH201796841FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$410.001346288032 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT RIDGE PLAZA LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MEDPOINT383656538 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MED POINTTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$6068.001770145351 - TEXAS HEALTH SPINE SURGERY CENTER ALLIANCE LLC320571301 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SPINE SURGERY CENTER ALLIANCE LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$715.001629713730 - PG COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC881766792 - (MD) PG COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$1020.001063493443 - SEDALIA SURGERY CENTER, LLC431944012 - (MO) SEDALIA SURGERY CENTER L L CMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$248.001063040731 - POWDER RIVER SURGERY CENTER845166436WYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$400.001104998558 - AMERICAN EYE SURGERY CENTER, INC.203774302 - (GA) AMERICAN EYE SURGERY CENTER INCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$1100.001407812498 - LOYOLA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OAKBROOK LP364119522 - (IL) LOYOLA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OAKBROOK LPILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$855.001225781891 - SURGERY NEVADA LLC874665425NVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
61864$1016.001528261195 - ORCHARD CREEK SURGERY CENTER770498874 - (CA) ORCHARD CREEK SURGERY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
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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CPT 61864 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 61864 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 61864 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
61850-CPTHighTwst Drl/Brr Hole-Impl Elec;Corticl
61863-CPTHighTwist Drill Burr Hole Craniotomy Or Craniectomy With Stereotactic Implantation Of Neurostimulator Electrode Array In Subcortical Site (Eg Thalamus Globus Pallidus Subthalamic Nucleus Periventricular Periaqueductal Gray) Without Use Of Intraoperative Microelectrode Recording; First Array
61864-CPTModerateTwist Drill Burr Hole Craniotomy Or Craniectomy With Stereotactic Implantation Of Neurostimulator Electrode Array In Subcortical Site (Eg Thalamus Globus Pallidus Subthalamic Nucleus Periventricular Periaqueductal Gray) Without Use Of Intraoperative Microelectrode Recording; Each Additional Array (List Separately In Addition To Primary Procedure)
61867-CPTHighTwist Drill Burr Hole Craniotomy Or Craniectomy With Stereotactic Implantation Of Neurostimulator Electrode Array In Subcortical Site (Eg Thalamus Globus Pallidus Subthalamic Nucleus Periventricular Periaqueductal Gray) With Use Of Intraoperative Microelectrode Recording; First Array

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61864. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 61864 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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