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CPT 64861 Fee Schedule

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.

Neurorrhaphy Brachial Plexus
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

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 64861
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 64861

National average reimbursement for CPT 64861 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,125.90

uhc

$1,975.18

aetna

$2,004.25

cigna

$2,358.66

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CPT 64861
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Katy LLP

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1760412803Tax ID 20-3360737

    $6,904.00Published rate
  2. Norcal Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC

    Norcal Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1447788120Tax ID 82-1046949

    $3,244.00Published rate
  3. Gold Coast Surgicenter, LLC

    ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1578876124Tax ID 27-1495683

    $1,900.00Published rate
  4. Baptist Germantown Surgery Center, LLC, Baptist Germantown Surgery Center

    Baptist Germantown Surgery Center LLC

    TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1396719563Tax ID 62-1829424

    $1,500.00Published rate
  5. Idox3 LLC, Tri-State Surgery Center

    Idox3 LLC

    OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1417333295Tax ID 47-3757893

    $1,000.00Published rate

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CPT 64861 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes

The CPT 64861 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 64861 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
64856-CPTHighSuture Of Major Periphral Nrve Arm Or Leg Excpt Sciatic; Inclu, Suture Of Major Peripheral Nerve Arm Or Leg Except Sciatic; Includin
64861-CPTHighNeurorrhaphy Brachial Plexus
64862-CPTHighSuture Of; Lumbar Plexus
64864-CPTHighNeurorrhaphy Facial Extracranial

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 64861. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 64861 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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