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 RVU | 37.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 34.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.37 |
| Total RVU | 87.53 |
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
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