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61580 Craniofacial approach skull

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: craniofacial approach, Le Fort type approach

Craniofacial approach to skull base lesion with combined intracranial and extracranial dissection for tumor removal.

Clinical Context

Performed for lesions spanning cranial vault and facial skeleton requiring en bloc resection. Includes nasopharyngeal tumors with intracranial extension.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU33.65
Practice Expense RVU25.75
Malpractice RVU7.02
Total RVU66.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,218.43

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngologyCraniofacial Surgery

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