61608 resection/excise cranial lesion
Also known as: complex posterior fossa resection
Complex posterior fossa lesion resection with intracranial extension requiring additional surgical techniques or vascular repair.
In Plain Language
Complex back of brain tumor surgery
Clinical Context
Performed for large or infiltrative posterior fossa tumors with brainstem involvement or requiring vascular reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 44.40 |
| Total RVU | 44.40 |
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 44.40, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61608?
CPT 61608 (resection/excise cranial lesion) is a Surgery code. Complex posterior fossa lesion resection with intracranial extension requiring additional surgical techniques or vascular repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61608?
The work RVU for CPT 61608 is 44.40. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61608 used?
Performed for large or infiltrative posterior fossa tumors with brainstem involvement or requiring vascular reconstruction.
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