61584 Orbitocranial approach/skull
Also known as: orbitocranial approach, orbital rim osteotomy
Orbitocranial approach with orbital rim resection and intracranial dissection for anterior cranial vault/orbital lesion treatment.
In Plain Language
Eye socket and skull surgery; Orbital tumor removal
Clinical Context
Performed for tumors involving orbit and anterior cranial fossa. Provides excellent access to suprasellar, intrasellar, and parasellar lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 36.76 |
| Total RVU | 36.76 |
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 36.76, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61584?
CPT 61584 (Orbitocranial approach/skull) is a Surgery code. Orbitocranial approach with orbital rim resection and intracranial dissection for anterior cranial vault/orbital lesion treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61584?
The work RVU for CPT 61584 is 36.76. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Orbital Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61584 used?
Performed for tumors involving orbit and anterior cranial fossa. Provides excellent access to suprasellar, intrasellar, and parasellar lesions.
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