61600 resection/excise cranial lesion
Also known as: cranial fossa resection, lesion excision
Craniotomy with resection or excision of cranial fossa lesion or tumor with standard dissection and hemostasis.
In Plain Language
Brain cavity tumor removal; Cranial tumor surgery
Clinical Context
General code for intracranial lesion resection. Applied to meningiomas, gliomas, and other intracranial pathology in anterior and middle fossa.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 29.26 |
| Total RVU | 29.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 29.26, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61600?
CPT 61600 (resection/excise cranial lesion) is a Surgery code. Craniotomy with resection or excision of cranial fossa lesion or tumor with standard dissection and hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61600?
The work RVU for CPT 61600 is 29.26. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61600 used?
General code for intracranial lesion resection. Applied to meningiomas, gliomas, and other intracranial pathology in anterior and middle fossa.
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