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61250 Burr hole/treph sttl exploration

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: burr hole brain exploration, supratentorial exploration

Burr hole and/or trephination with exploration of the supratentorial brain surface for diagnostic purposes or to identify vascular lesions.

Clinical Context

Performed for diagnostic purposes, identification of vascular lesions (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation), assessment of subarachnoid hemorrhage, or evaluation of traumatic brain injury.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.20
Practice Expense RVU10.51
Malpractice RVU4.73
Total RVU26.44

Est. Medicare Payment

$883.10

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

neurosurgeryneuroradiology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.