61710 Revise circulation to head
Also known as: free arterial graft bypass
Open surgical revascularization of cerebral circulation via free arterial graft placement for flow restoration.
In Plain Language
Brain bypass using taken artery
Clinical Context
Cerebral revascularization using autologous arterial graft (radial artery, gastroepiploic artery) for reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 30.51 |
| Total RVU | 30.51 |
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 30.51, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61710?
CPT 61710 (Revise circulation to head) is a Surgery code. Open surgical revascularization of cerebral circulation via free arterial graft placement for flow restoration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61710?
The work RVU for CPT 61710 is 30.51. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Neuro-vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61710 used?
Cerebral revascularization using autologous arterial graft (radial artery, gastroepiploic artery) for reconstruction.
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