61682 Intracranial vessel surgery
Also known as: complex vessel repair, extracranial-intracranial bypass
Open surgical repair or reconstruction of intracranial blood vessel with complex dissection or bypass grafting for aneurysm.
In Plain Language
Complex brain blood vessel surgery with bypass
Clinical Context
Complex aneurysm repair with vascular compromise or revascularization. Includes bypass grafting for flow restoration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 61.82 |
| Total RVU | 61.82 |
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 61.82, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61682?
CPT 61682 (Intracranial vessel surgery) is a Surgery code. Open surgical repair or reconstruction of intracranial blood vessel with complex dissection or bypass grafting for aneurysm.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61682?
The work RVU for CPT 61682 is 61.82. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61682 used?
Complex aneurysm repair with vascular compromise or revascularization. Includes bypass grafting for flow restoration.
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