61607 resection/excise cranial lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: posterior fossa resection, brainstem lesion removal
Resection of posterior fossa or brainstem intracranial lesion with careful neural preservation and hemostasis management.
Clinical Context
Addresses cerebellar and brainstem lesions. High risk procedure requiring neuromonitoring and careful anatomic dissection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 39.91 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 23.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.26 |
| Total RVU | 74.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,492.98
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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