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61315 craniectomy/craniotomy ittl ntracereblr

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU28.91
Practice Expense RVU19.26
Malpractice RVU12.22
Total RVU60.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,017.03

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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