61684 Intracranial vessel surgery
Also known as: AVM resection, arteriovenous malformation repair
Open surgical repair of intracranial arteriovenous malformation with resection or flow modification and hemostasis.
In Plain Language
Surgery for tangled brain blood vessels; AVM removal
Clinical Context
Surgical treatment for symptomatic or high-risk brain AVM. May follow radiosurgery or involve staged procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 40.60 |
| Total RVU | 40.60 |
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 40.60, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61684?
CPT 61684 (Intracranial vessel surgery) is a Surgery code. Open surgical repair of intracranial arteriovenous malformation with resection or flow modification and hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61684?
The work RVU for CPT 61684 is 40.60. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61684 used?
Surgical treatment for symptomatic or high-risk brain AVM. May follow radiosurgery or involve staged procedures.
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