61611 Transect artery sinus
Also known as: artery transection, sinus occlusion
Transection or occlusion of cerebral artery or dural venous sinus to reduce blood flow or prevent hemorrhage.
In Plain Language
Cutting brain blood vessel; Blocking a brain vein
Clinical Context
Rarely used procedure for hemorrhage control or flow reduction in selected vascular malformations. Largely replaced by endovascular therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.22 |
| Total RVU | 7.22 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.22, this code ranks in the 46th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61611?
CPT 61611 (Transect artery sinus) is a Surgery code. Transection or occlusion of cerebral artery or dural venous sinus to reduce blood flow or prevent hemorrhage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61611?
The work RVU for CPT 61611 is 7.22. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery.
When is CPT 61611 used?
Rarely used procedure for hemorrhage control or flow reduction in selected vascular malformations. Largely replaced by endovascular therapy.
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