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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.
Removal Skull-Mntd Cranial Nstim Pg/Rcvr W/Crnop, Removal Of Skull-Mounted Cranial Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Or Receiver With Cranioplasty When Performed
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 61892 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 61892 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 61892 by major payers:
$1,579.44
$1,629.85
$1,204.38
$1,468.92
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CPT 61892
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Presbyterian Sameday Surgery Center At Ballantyne LLC, Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery
$6,175.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgical Center At Basking Ridge
Liberty Corner Surgical Center LLC
$2,300.00Published rateArc Of Georgia, LLC, Premier Surgery Center
Arc Of Georgia LLC
$1,575.00Published rateGreensboro Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Surgical Eye Center
Greensboro Ophthalmology LLC, Asc
$1,118.00Published rateFarshid Paydar Md PC, The Eye Clinic
Farshid Paydar Md PC
$489.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 61892 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 61892 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 61892 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61892-CPT | High | Removal Skull-Mntd Cranial Nstim Pg/Rcvr W/Crnop, Removal Of Skull-Mounted Cranial Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Or Receiver With Cranioplasty When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 61892. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 61892 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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