61598 Transpetrosal approach/skull
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: transpetrosal approach
Transpetrosal approach to skull base combining temporal bone drilling and lateral skull base exposure for brainstem lesion access.
Clinical Context
Provides combined access to cerebellopontine angle and lateral brainstem. Used for large tumors or vascular lesions requiring extensive exposure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 35.62 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 34.60 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.04 |
| Total RVU | 85.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,847.68
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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