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CPT 63741 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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.

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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

62 - Co-Surgeons

AS - Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) assistant at surgery services

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 63741 by major payers:

bcbs

$819.15

uhc

$894.72

aetna

$941.24

cigna

$1,111.27

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CPT 63741 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 63741 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 63741 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
63305High
Vertebral Corpectomy (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Intradural, Thoracic By Transthoracic Approach
63688Moderate
Revision Or Removal Of Implanted Spinal Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Or Receiver, With Detachable Connection To Electrode Array Rn Review=12/08/2007 - 11/28/2018
63740High
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63741Moderate
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What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 63741. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 63741 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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