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61686 Intracranial vessel surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: complex AVM repair, AVM resection with bypass

Open surgical repair of intracranial arteriovenous malformation with extensive dissection, bypass grafting, or vascular reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Complex AVM cases requiring vascular reconstruction or bypass for flow restoration after malformation resection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU65.81
Practice Expense RVU33.61
Malpractice RVU27.78
Total RVU127.20

Est. Medicare Payment

$4,248.48

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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