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61583 Craniofacial approach skull

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: craniofacial infratemporal approach

Craniofacial approach with infratemporal extension for tumor resection involving temporal bone and lateral skull base.

Clinical Context

Performed for temporal bone tumors (paraganglioma, cholesteatoma) with intracranial extension or vascular involvement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU37.54
Practice Expense RVU34.62
Malpractice RVU15.37
Total RVU87.53

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,923.50

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngologyOtologic Surgery

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