CPT 61697
Brain aneurysm repair complex
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 61697 at a glance
- Code
- 61697
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Brain aneurysm repr complx
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 61697?
CPT 61697 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for brain aneurysm repair complex. Its official short descriptor is "Brain aneurysm repr complx". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61697 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61697 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 61697 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61697?
CPT 61697 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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