61120 Burr hole for ventr puncture
Also known as: burr hole ventricular puncture, ventricular tap via burr hole
Burr hole creation in the skull followed by ventricular puncture for sampling, drainage, or therapeutic intervention in the lateral ventricles.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnostic sampling in suspected ventriculitis, measurement of intracranial pressure, or therapeutic drainage in hydrocephalus when percutaneous access unavailable or unsuccessful.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.93 |
| Total RVU | 23.16 |
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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