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61615 resection/excise lesion skull

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lesion excision with reconstruction

Resection of intracranial lesion with bone reconstruction or osseous graft placement for restoration of cranial vault continuity.

Clinical Context

Performed for skull base tumors requiring excision and reconstruction. Reconstruction can use autograft, allograft, or synthetic material.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU34.88
Practice Expense RVU34.76
Malpractice RVU14.74
Total RVU84.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,818.29

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Neurosurgery

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