61705 Revise circulation to head
Also known as: EC-IC bypass, cerebral revascularization
Open surgical revascularization or restoration of cerebral blood circulation via extracranial-intracranial bypass grafting.
In Plain Language
Bypassing blocked brain blood vessel
Clinical Context
Surgical revascularization for severe cerebral atherosclerotic disease or hemodynamic insufficiency. Role declining with endovascular therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 37.15 |
| Total RVU | 37.15 |
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 37.15, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61705?
CPT 61705 (Revise circulation to head) is a Surgery code. Open surgical revascularization or restoration of cerebral blood circulation via extracranial-intracranial bypass grafting.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61705?
The work RVU for CPT 61705 is 37.15. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61705 used?
Surgical revascularization for severe cerebral atherosclerotic disease or hemodynamic insufficiency. Role declining with endovascular therapy.
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