61591 Infratemporal approach/skull
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: extended infratemporal approach
Extended infratemporal approach with additional resection of intracranial pathology or combined intradural/epidural disease.
Clinical Context
Performed for complex jugular foramen tumors, petroclival meningiomas, or epidermoid cysts requiring extended intracranial dissection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 45.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 26.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.25 |
| Total RVU | 83.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,779.21
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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