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CPT 95961 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 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.

Functional Cortical And Subcortical Mapping By Stimulation And/Or Recording Of Electrodes On Brain Surface Or Of Depth Electrodes To Provoke Seizures Or Identify Vital Brain Structures; Initial Hour Of Attendance By A Physician Or Otherqualified Health Care Professional (Revised 01/01/13)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 95961 by major payers:

bcbs

$373.64

uhc

$367.48

aetna

$409.24

cigna

$487.77

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United
95961$278.471760907133 - ILLINOIS PROFESSIONALS HEALTH PROGRAM, LLC815174138 - (IL) ILLINOIS PROFESSIONALS HEALTH PROGRILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$316.661144420365 - ALMA RAMIC366006541 - (IL) VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION CILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$403.851114472867 - MARCUS BYRD132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$228.381922111657 - CLINT ANTHONY208106540 - DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP INCAZPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$252.001407807746 - SYED KHAN320552496INPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$306.831962791343 - JEREMY WONG363279680 - (IL) PEDIATRIC FACULTY FOUNDATION INILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
95961$372.351225211600 - JOHN MILLICHAP753186720ILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
95961$98.791598375651 - E AND A MEDICAL ON THE GO HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH FLORIDA LLC, E AND A HEALTHCARE ON THE GO832289173 - (FL) E AND A MEDICAL ON THE GO HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH FLORIDA LLCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
95961$472.231427259670 - NADEEM HUSSAIN363149833 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$288.661497080584 - ELIZABETH HOMAN362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONIAPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$125.501144267865 - NITIN PATEL364143823 - SIU PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS INCILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
95961$235.111962664789 - JAMIE EVANS364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERWIPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
95961$206.131013915149 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC., DBA SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOME CARE593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
95961$359.421225211600 - JOHN MILLICHAP260899565 - MERCY SPECIALTY CLINICCONeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
95961$501.391154749844 - NORA EKEANYA364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERCAPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 95961 vs. Other Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Codes

The CPT 95961 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures. 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 95961 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
95940-CPTLowContinuous Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring In The Operating Room One On One Monitoring Requiring Personal Attendance Each 15 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
95941-CPTModerateContinuous Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring From Outside The Operating Room (Remote Or Nearby) Or For Monitoring Of More Than One Case While In The Operating Room Per Hour (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
95954-CPTModeratePharmacological Or Physical Activation Requiring Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Attendance During Eeg Recording Of Activation Phase (Eg Thiopental Activation Test) (Revised 01/01/13)
95961-CPTModerateFunctional Cortical And Subcortical Mapping By Stimulation And/Or Recording Of Electrodes On Brain Surface Or Of Depth Electrodes To Provoke Seizures Or Identify Vital Brain Structures; Initial Hour Of Attendance By A Physician Or Otherqualified Health Care Professional (Revised 01/01/13)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 95961. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 95961 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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