61253 Burr hole treph ittl uni/bi
Also known as: burr hole posterior fossa exploration, infratentorial exploration
Burr hole and/or trephination with exploration of the intratentorial space (posterior fossa) unilaterally or bilaterally for diagnostic evaluation.
Clinical Context
Performed for posterior fossa lesions, brainstem pathology, cerebellar hemorrhage, or posterior fossa mass evaluation. Can be unilateral for mass lesions or bilateral for diffuse processes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.54 |
| Total RVU | 29.89 |
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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