CPT 61891
Rev/replacement sk-mnt crnl nstm
CPT 61891 at a glance
- Code
- 61891
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rev/rplcmt sk-mnt crnl nstm
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $26,901.53 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 61891?
CPT 61891 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Rev/rplcmt sk-mnt crnl nstm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 61891 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61891 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 61891 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 61891?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 61891 is $26,901.53 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 61891?
CPT 61891 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.