61519 Remove brain lining lesion
Also known as: dural lesion resection, meningeal tumor removal
Craniotomy or craniectomy with removal of brain lining (dura/meningeal) lesion such as meningeal tumor, leptomeningeal enhancement, or dural metastasis.
In Plain Language
surgical opening to remove tumor from brain lining
Clinical Context
Performed for dural-based tumors, meningeal metastases, or leptomeningeal disease. Requires careful dural resection with wide margins for malignant lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 42.34 |
| Total RVU | 42.34 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 42.34, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61519?
CPT 61519 (Remove brain lining lesion) is a Surgery code. Craniotomy or craniectomy with removal of brain lining (dura/meningeal) lesion such as meningeal tumor, leptomeningeal enhancement, or dural metastasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61519?
The work RVU for CPT 61519 is 42.34. This code is primarily used by neurosurgery, surgical oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61519 used?
Performed for dural-based tumors, meningeal metastases, or leptomeningeal disease. Requires careful dural resection with wide margins for malignant lesions.
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