61576 Skull base/brainstem surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: complex skull base surgery, brainstem approach
Craniotomy with complex skull base approach combined with brainstem or posterior fossa resection for advanced pathology.
Clinical Context
Performed for advanced or recurrent skull base tumors, vascular malformations, or lesions requiring posterior fossa extension and brainstem exposure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 53.93 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 48.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 22.75 |
| Total RVU | 125.58 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$4,194.37
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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