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 RVU | 27.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.72 |
| Total RVU | 57.76 |
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
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