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61581 Craniofacial approach skull

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: extended craniofacial resection, facial osteotomy approach

Extended craniofacial approach with resection of facial/orbital structures and intracranial tumor with wide margins.

Clinical Context

Performed for large tumors requiring facial structure sacrifice for adequate margins. Includes esthesioneuroblastoma, advanced sinusitis, and ethmoid tumors.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU38.15
Practice Expense RVU26.93
Malpractice RVU5.57
Total RVU70.65

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,359.71

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngologySurgical Oncology

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