61586 Resection nasopharynx skull
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: nasopharyngeal resection, sinonasal tumor resection
Endoscopic or open resection of nasopharyngeal or paranasal sinus tumor with intracranial extension via craniofacial approach.
Clinical Context
Performed for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma or sino-orbital tumors with intracranial involvement. Increasingly performed endoscopically.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.79 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 40.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.32 |
| Total RVU | 79.02 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,639.27
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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