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61690 Intracranial vessel surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: dural AV fistula repair, dural fistula surgery

Open surgical approach to intracranial blood vessel for repair or reconstruction of dural arteriovenous fistula.

Clinical Context

Surgical treatment for high-risk dural fistulas. May follow or complement endovascular therapy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU30.56
Practice Expense RVU20.12
Malpractice RVU12.90
Total RVU63.58

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,123.57

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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