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61563 Excision of skull tumor

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: skull base tumor resection, skull tumor excision

Excision of skull base or skull vault tumor with removal of intraosseous and extracranial disease components.

Clinical Context

Performed for benign and malignant skull tumors including meningioma, osteosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, and chordoma.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU27.73
Practice Expense RVU18.31
Malpractice RVU11.72
Total RVU57.76

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,929.18

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgerySurgical Oncology

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