61055 Injection into brain canal
Also known as: brain injection, intrathecal injection, parenchymal injection
Percutaneous needle injection into the brain parenchyma or cerebrospinal fluid spaces for therapeutic medication administration, contrast injection, or other therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Used for intrathecal drug delivery, contrast injection for imaging, or therapeutic agents for brain conditions. Typically performed stereotactically or with image guidance to target specific brain regions or ventricles.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.26 |
| Total RVU | 2.95 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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