61630 Balo angioplasty intracranial percutaneous
Also known as: intracranial angioplasty, cerebral angioplasty
Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty of intracranial arterial stenosis with balloon inflation and vessel dilation.
In Plain Language
Balloon widening of narrowed brain blood vessel
Clinical Context
Treatment for atherosclerotic stenosis or vasospasm in intracranial vessels. Often combined with stent placement for durability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.52 |
| Total RVU | 21.52 |
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 21.52, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61630?
CPT 61630 (Balo angioplasty intracranial percutaneous) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty of intracranial arterial stenosis with balloon inflation and vessel dilation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61630?
The work RVU for CPT 61630 is 21.52. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery.
When is CPT 61630 used?
Treatment for atherosclerotic stenosis or vasospasm in intracranial vessels. Often combined with stent placement for durability.
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