61605 resection/excise cranial lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: middle fossa resection, anterior fossa lesion removal
Resection or excision of intracranial lesion from middle or anterior cranial fossa with vascular repair if needed.
Clinical Context
Addresses sellar, suprasellar, parasellar, and anterior fossa lesions. Frequently applied to pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and meningiomas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.57 |
| Total RVU | 57.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,912.48
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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