61315 craniectomy/craniotomy ittl ntracereblr
Also known as: cerebellar tissue decompression, intraparenchymal cerebellar
Craniotomy or craniectomy with exploration and/or decompression of intraparenchymal intracerebellar (within cerebellar tissue) space for mass lesions or elevated pressure.
Clinical Context
Performed for intraparenchymal cerebellar hemorrhage with mass effect, cerebellar infarction with swelling, or other intra-axial posterior fossa lesions requiring decompression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 28.91 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 12.22 |
| Total RVU | 60.39 |
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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