61720 Incise skull/brain surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: brain incision, hematoma aspiration
Craniotomy with incision into brain parenchyma for treatment or aspiration of intracranial mass or hematoma.
Clinical Context
Performed for intracerebral hemorrhage evacuation, abscess drainage, or cyst aspiration requiring direct parenchymal access.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.25 |
| Total RVU | 37.81 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,262.85
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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