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61684 Intracranial vessel surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: AVM resection, arteriovenous malformation repair

Open surgical repair of intracranial arteriovenous malformation with resection or flow modification and hemostasis.

Clinical Context

Surgical treatment for symptomatic or high-risk brain AVM. May follow radiosurgery or involve staged procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU40.60
Practice Expense RVU24.04
Malpractice RVU17.13
Total RVU81.77

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,731.12

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryNeuro-vascular Surgery

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