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CPT 62201 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Ventriculocisternostmy,3rd V;Stereo
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

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 62201 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,496.02

uhc

$1,629.42

aetna

$1,777.49

cigna

$1,991.90

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For billing codeCPT 62201
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United
62201$1600.001679913552 - SPINE SPORTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SPINE AND SPORTS SURGERY CENTER461141188CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$1418.001861743601 - FLUSHING ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC274675522 - (NY) FLUSHING ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$983.001285815522 - TLC ASC, LLC, KZMSS AGAIN, LLLP201952603 - (FL) TLC ASC LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$610.001093731101 - EAST BRUNSWICK SURGERY CENTER LLC, UNIVERSITY SURGICENTER20593133 - (NJ) EAST BRUNSWICK SURGERY CENTERNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$758.001114302353 - POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC464992977 - (MD) POINT OF ROCKS SURGERY CENTER, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$2746.001790752061 - NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL FREESTANDING SURGERY CENTER LP621460781FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$300.001477633071 - SURGERY CENTER OF EYE SPECIALISTS OF INDIANA, PC, SURGERY CENTER351938206 - (IN) SURGERY CENTER OF EYE SPECIALISTS OF INDIANA PCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$584.001104272780 - ENT OF SOUTH GEORGIA SURGERY CENTER LLC474050916 - (GA) ENT OF SOUTH GEORGIA SURGERY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$1073.001689222317 - FLAGSTAFF BONE & JOINT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, SURGERY CENTER AT FLAGSTAFF BONE & JOINT832734129 - (AZ) FLAGSTAFF BONE JOINT SURGICAL CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$840.001497791040 - CANYON PINOLE SURGERY CENTER, LP201582302 - (CA) CANYON PINOLE SURGERY CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$1000.001689814998 - PUGET SOUND SURGICAL CLINIC INC911687859 - (WA) PUGET SOUND SURGICAL CENTER LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$424.001649322496 - SURGICARE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF ORADELL, LLC200626574 - (NJ) SURGICARE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF ORADELL LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$5658.001013548833 - ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT LLC, ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT843972619 - (WI) ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTERMOUNT PLEASANT LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$100.001588062400 - EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY CENTER LLC464525209 - (NV) EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY CENTER LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
62201$758.001568867075 - POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC471352116 - (MD) POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 62201 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 62201 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 62201 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
62160-CPTModerateNeuroendoscopy, 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-CPTHighNeuroendoscopy, Intracranial; With Dissection Of Adhesions, Fenestration Of Septum Pellucidum Or Intraventricular Cysts (Including Placement, Replacement, Or Removal Of Ventricular Catheter)
62180-CPTHighVentriculocisternostomy Torkildsen Type
62201-CPTHighVentriculocisternostmy,3rd V;Stereo

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62201. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 62201 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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