61575 Skull base/brainstem surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: skull base craniotomy, multifossa approach
Craniotomy using skull base approach (combined anterior, middle, or posterior fossa) for tumor or vascular lesion excision.
Clinical Context
Performed for complex skull base lesions requiring access to multiple compartments. Includes large meningiomas, chordomas, clival tumors, and vascular malformations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 35.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 21.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.05 |
| Total RVU | 72.24 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,412.82
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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