61680 Intracranial vessel surgery
Also known as: intracranial vessel repair, vascular reconstruction
Open surgical approach to intracranial blood vessel with repair, reconstruction, or revision of aneurysm or vascular malformation.
In Plain Language
Brain blood vessel surgery and repair
Clinical Context
Open surgical treatment for vascular lesions including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.74 |
| Total RVU | 31.74 |
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 31.74, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61680?
CPT 61680 (Intracranial vessel surgery) is a Surgery code. Open surgical approach to intracranial blood vessel with repair, reconstruction, or revision of aneurysm or vascular malformation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61680?
The work RVU for CPT 61680 is 31.74. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61680 used?
Open surgical treatment for vascular lesions including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
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