61531 Implant brain electrodes
Also known as: brain electrode placement, intracranial electrode implantation, epilepsy surgery prep
Craniotomy or craniectomy with implantation of electrodes for recording or stimulation of brain activity, used for seizure monitoring or functional mapping.
Clinical Context
Used for preoperative seizure localization in temporal lobe epilepsy, functional brain mapping, or deep brain stimulation for movement disorders or other conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.29 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.74 |
| Total RVU | 37.03 |
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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