61624 Transcatheter perm occls/embolj cns
Also known as: endovascular coiling, arterial embolization
Percutaneous transluminal catheter-based permanent occlusion or embolization of intracranial arterial lesion or aneurysm.
In Plain Language
Sealing a brain blood vessel with catheter; Coiling an aneurysm
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive treatment for intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and dural fistulas. May be sole or adjunctive therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.50 |
| Total RVU | 19.50 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 19.50, this code ranks in the 81st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61624?
CPT 61624 (Transcatheter perm occls/embolj cns) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous transluminal catheter-based permanent occlusion or embolization of intracranial arterial lesion or aneurysm.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61624?
The work RVU for CPT 61624 is 19.50. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery.
When is CPT 61624 used?
Minimally invasive treatment for intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and dural fistulas. May be sole or adjunctive therapy.
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