61583 Craniofacial approach skull
Also known as: craniofacial infratemporal approach
Craniofacial approach with infratemporal extension for tumor resection involving temporal bone and lateral skull base.
In Plain Language
Surgery combining facial and temporal bone approach; Lateral skull base tumor surgery
Clinical Context
Performed for temporal bone tumors (paraganglioma, cholesteatoma) with intracranial extension or vascular involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 37.54 |
| Total RVU | 37.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 37.54, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61583?
CPT 61583 (Craniofacial approach skull) is a Surgery code. Craniofacial approach with infratemporal extension for tumor resection involving temporal bone and lateral skull base.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61583?
The work RVU for CPT 61583 is 37.54. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Otologic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61583 used?
Performed for temporal bone tumors (paraganglioma, cholesteatoma) with intracranial extension or vascular involvement.
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