61538 Removal of brain tissue
Also known as: extratemporal lobectomy, cortical resection, epilepsy surgery
Craniotomy or craniectomy with removal or resection of brain tissue from supratentorial location, potentially extratemporal, for seizure control or other indications.
Clinical Context
Performed for extratemporal focal epilepsy (frontal, parietal, occipital) with identified seizure focus. More technically demanding than temporal lobe resection due to eloquent cortex involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 38.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 21.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 16.24 |
| Total RVU | 76.17 |
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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