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 RVU | 38.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 26.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.57 |
| Total RVU | 70.65 |
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
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.