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.
In Plain Language
Complex brain surgery with vessel repair
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 |
| Total RVU | 41.00 |
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 41.00, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61606?
CPT 61606 (resection/excise cranial lesion) is a Surgery code. Extended resection of complex intracranial lesion with vascular anastomosis, bypass, or additional reconstructive technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61606?
The work RVU for CPT 61606 is 41.00. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61606 used?
Performed for lesions infiltrating or adherent to major vessels requiring vascular reconstruction. Common with parasagittal or tentorial meningiomas.
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