61606 resection/excise cranial lesion
Also known as: complex lesion resection, lesion resection with reconstruction
Extended resection of complex intracranial lesion with vascular anastomosis, bypass, or additional reconstructive technique.
Clinical Context
Performed for lesions infiltrating or adherent to major vessels requiring vascular reconstruction. Common with parasagittal or tentorial meningiomas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 41.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 26.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 14.07 |
| Total RVU | 81.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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