61642 Dilation ic vspsm each diff ter
Also known as: additional vessel vasodilator infusion
Percutaneous transluminal catheter vasodilatory agent infusion to different cerebral arterial segment from initial treatment.
In Plain Language
Injecting relaxing medication into another brain vessel
Clinical Context
Sequential vasodilator infusion for multi-vessel vasospasm. Applied to different vascular territory than initial treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.66 |
| Total RVU | 8.66 |
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 8.66, this code ranks in the 53rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61642?
CPT 61642 (Dilation ic vspsm each diff ter) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous transluminal catheter vasodilatory agent infusion to different cerebral arterial segment from initial treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61642?
The work RVU for CPT 61642 is 8.66. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 61642 used?
Sequential vasodilator infusion for multi-vessel vasospasm. Applied to different vascular territory than initial treatment.
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