61590 Infratemporal approach/skull
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: infratemporal approach, temporal bone approach
Infratemporal approach to skull base lesion with temporal bone drilling and intracranial dissection for tumor removal.
Clinical Context
Provides lateral skull base access for temporal bone tumors, jugular foramen lesions, and lateral brainstem pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 45.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 24.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.17 |
| Total RVU | 79.81 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,665.65
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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