61615 resection/excise lesion skull
Also known as: lesion excision with reconstruction
Resection of intracranial lesion with bone reconstruction or osseous graft placement for restoration of cranial vault continuity.
In Plain Language
Tumor removal with skull repair
Clinical Context
Performed for skull base tumors requiring excision and reconstruction. Reconstruction can use autograft, allograft, or synthetic material.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 34.88 |
| Total RVU | 34.88 |
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 34.88, this code ranks in the 95th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61615?
CPT 61615 (resection/excise lesion skull) is a Surgery code. Resection of intracranial lesion with bone reconstruction or osseous graft placement for restoration of cranial vault continuity.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61615?
The work RVU for CPT 61615 is 34.88. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61615 used?
Performed for skull base tumors requiring excision and reconstruction. Reconstruction can use autograft, allograft, or synthetic material.
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