61635 Intracran angioplsty with stent
Also known as: intracranial stenting, angioplasty with stent
Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty with stent placement in intracranial artery for long-term patency.
In Plain Language
Widening vessel and placing stent in brain artery
Clinical Context
Endovascular treatment for atherosclerotic disease, vasospasm, or recurrent stenosis. Increases long-term patency over balloon angioplasty alone.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.67 |
| Total RVU | 23.67 |
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 23.67, this code ranks in the 87th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61635?
CPT 61635 (Intracran angioplsty with stent) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty with stent placement in intracranial artery for long-term patency.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61635?
The work RVU for CPT 61635 is 23.67. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery.
When is CPT 61635 used?
Endovascular treatment for atherosclerotic disease, vasospasm, or recurrent stenosis. Increases long-term patency over balloon angioplasty alone.
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