61607 resection/excise cranial lesion
Also known as: posterior fossa resection, brainstem lesion removal
Resection of posterior fossa or brainstem intracranial lesion with careful neural preservation and hemostasis management.
In Plain Language
Back of brain tumor removal; Brainstem area surgery
Clinical Context
Addresses cerebellar and brainstem lesions. High risk procedure requiring neuromonitoring and careful anatomic dissection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 39.91 |
| Total RVU | 39.91 |
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 39.91, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61607?
CPT 61607 (resection/excise cranial lesion) is a Surgery code. Resection of posterior fossa or brainstem intracranial lesion with careful neural preservation and hemostasis management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61607?
The work RVU for CPT 61607 is 39.91. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61607 used?
Addresses cerebellar and brainstem lesions. High risk procedure requiring neuromonitoring and careful anatomic dissection.
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