CPT 62161 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 62161 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 62161 by major payers:
$2,085.65
$2,060.89
$2,217.71
$2,502.38
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 62161 | $422.00 | 1689657058 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY, LTD | 341866635 - (OH) CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY LTD | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $643.00 | 1689149601 - ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | 825318197 - (GA) ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $254.00 | 1205853041 - EUCLID ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LP | 203197449 - (CA) EUCLID ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $799.00 | 1477527398 - TEMECULA CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, TEMECULA VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200095307 - (CA) TEMECULA CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $2044.00 | 1164870895 - SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS LTD, EAGAN SURGERY CENTER | 411762331 - SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS, LTD. | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $714.00 | 1376054007 - HUDSON YARDS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HUDSON SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 463753455 - (NY) HUDSON YARDS SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $6068.00 | 1588190904 - TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 821289045 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $800.00 | 1205234143 - ORTHOTEC SURGERY CENTER, INC, ELMHURST FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 364407013 - (IL) ORTHOTEC SURGERY CENTER INC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $330.00 | 1093077257 - PONTE VEDRA BEACH SURGERY CENTER LLC | 472133947 - (FL) SURGICAL CENTER OF PONTE VEDRA B | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $704.40 | 1023162831 - SEATTLE REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER | 342014245 | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $2575.00 | 1184687626 - PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER, LTD, MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/PARK CENTRAL | 752290624 - (TX) PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $398.00 | 1780865634 - NEW ORLEANS LA UPTOWN WEST BANK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TERAPEUTIC CENTER | 205904530 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $768.00 | 1407247208 - COLONOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 471628673 - (OH) COLONOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $10364.00 | 1154375475 - COLUMBIA NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS | 621682205 - (TX) COLUMBIA NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARY LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 62161 | $523.00 | 1528297140 - ISPM ASC AT COVINGTON, LLC | 264485600 - (GA) ISPM ASC AT COVINGTON LLC | GA | 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 62161 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 62161 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 62161 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62160-CPT | Moderate | Neuroendoscopy, Intracranial, For Placement Or Replacement Of Ventricular Catheter And Attachment To Shunt System Or External Drainage (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 62161-CPT | High | Neuroendoscopy, Intracranial; With Dissection Of Adhesions, Fenestration Of Septum Pellucidum Or Intraventricular Cysts (Including Placement, Replacement, Or Removal Of Ventricular Catheter) |
| 62162-CPT | High | Neuroendoscopy, Intracranial; With Fenestration Or Excision Of Colloid Cyst, Including Placement Of External Ventricular Catheter For Drainage |
| 62200-CPT | High | Ventriculocisternostomy,Third Ventricle |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62161. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 62161 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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