61601 resection/excise cranial lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: extended lesion resection
Craniotomy with extended resection of intracranial lesion requiring additional brain mobilization or extensive dissection.
Clinical Context
Performed for large, infiltrative, or complex intracranial lesions requiring more extensive dissection than standard approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 30.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 29.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.95 |
| Total RVU | 71.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,400.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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