61150 Bur hol/trph drainage brn abs/cyst
Also known as: burr hole abscess drainage, brain abscess drainage
Burr hole and/or trephination with evacuation and drainage of brain abscess or other intracranial fluid collection (cyst, hematoma).
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic brain abscesses, particularly those not amenable to percutaneous drainage. Can be diagnostic (culture and drainage) or therapeutic (decompression and source control).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.82 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.76 |
| Total RVU | 40.01 |
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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