61608 resection/excise cranial lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: complex posterior fossa resection
Complex posterior fossa lesion resection with intracranial extension requiring additional surgical techniques or vascular repair.
Clinical Context
Performed for large or infiltrative posterior fossa tumors with brainstem involvement or requiring vascular reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 44.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 32.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 18.09 |
| Total RVU | 94.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$3,161.31
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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