61736 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 61736, in plain terms, covers A doctor inserts a needle through one trajectory to collect a single tissue sample from deep brain structures. CPT 61736 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 61736 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 61736 on AAPC