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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 RVU26.79
Practice Expense RVU40.91
Malpractice RVU11.32
Total RVU79.02

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

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngology

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