61313 craniectomy/craniotomy sttl icere
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 RVU | 27.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.50 |
| Total RVU | 58.31 |
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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