61563 Excision of skull tumor
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.
In Plain Language
Removal of tumor from the skull; Skull tumor surgery
Clinical Context
Performed for benign and malignant skull tumors including meningioma, osteosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, and chordoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.73 |
| Total RVU | 27.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 27.73, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61563?
CPT 61563 (Excision of skull tumor) is a Surgery code. Excision of skull base or skull vault tumor with removal of intraosseous and extracranial disease components.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61563?
The work RVU for CPT 61563 is 27.73. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61563 used?
Performed for benign and malignant skull tumors including meningioma, osteosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, and chordoma.
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