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61313 craniectomy/craniotomy sttl icere

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cerebellar decompression, intracerebellar exploration

Craniotomy or craniectomy with exploration and/or decompression of intracerebellar (within cerebellum) space for management of lesions or elevated pressure.

Clinical Context

Performed for cerebellar infarction with edema, cerebellar hemorrhage with mass effect, posterior fossa mass causing obstructive hydrocephalus, or cerebellar swelling from infection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU27.39
Practice Expense RVU19.42
Malpractice RVU11.50
Total RVU58.31

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,947.55

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

Specialties

neurosurgerystroke surgery

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