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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Surgery On Stimulator In Brain, Brain Surgery To Remove Or Change The Configuration Of Electrodes Or A Nerve Stimulator Device.
| 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 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61880 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61880 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61880 by major payers:
$720.26
$769.33
$828.73
$937.51
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CPT 61880
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Thousand Oaks Surgery Center, LLC
Thousand Oaks Surgery Center LLC
$12,000.00Published rateSurgicare Surgical Associates Of Ridgewood, LLC
Surgicare Surgical Associates Of Ridgewood LLC
$3,289.00Published rateMedical Heights Surgery Center, Inc., Kentucky Surgery Center
Baptist Health Surgery Center, L
$2,002.00Published rateAlliance Surgery Center At Johns Creek LLC
$1,500.00Published rateYuma Surgery Center, LLC
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center PLLC
$626.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61880 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61880 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 61880 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61800-CPT | Low | Head Frame For Radiation, Attachment Of A Frame To The Head In Preparation For Surgical Radiation Treatment. The Frame Is Used For Stereotactic Imaging Which Precisely Maps A Target Location In Three Dimensions. |
| 61880-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Stimulator In Brain, Brain Surgery To Remove Or Change The Configuration Of Electrodes Or A Nerve Stimulator Device. |
| 61885-CPT | Moderate | Insrt Redo Neurostim 1 Array, Insertion Or Replacement Of Cranial Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Or Receiver Direct Or Inductive Coupling With Connection To A Single Electrode Array |
| 61886-CPT | High | Incision And Subcutaneous Plac, Incision And Subcutaneous Placement Of Cranial Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Or Receiver Direct Or Inductive Coupling With Connection On Two Or More Electrode Arrays |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61880. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61880 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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