61530 Removal of brain lesion
Also known as: posterior fossa tumor resection, infratentorial tumor removal
Craniotomy or craniectomy with removal of intracranial mass lesion from infratentorial (posterior fossa) location.
Clinical Context
Performed for infratentorial tumors (brainstem gliomas, cerebellar astrocytomas, fourth ventricle tumors, etc.). More technically challenging than supratentorial surgery due to proximity to vital structures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 44.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 24.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 18.76 |
| Total RVU | 87.81 |
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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