61597 Transcondylar approach/skull
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: transcondylar approach, condylar resection
Transcondylar approach to skull base with drilling of occipital condyle for access to foramen magnum and lateral brainstem.
Clinical Context
Provides midline to paramedian access to foramen magnum for intradural extramedullary tumors and lower brainstem pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 39.80 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 32.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 16.81 |
| Total RVU | 88.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,965.59
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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