61736 Litt intracranial 1 traj 1 simple lesion
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: laser ablation, LITT
Stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy ablation of single intracranial lesion via single trajectory approach.
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive thermal ablation for gliomas, cavernomas, and other focal lesions using laser guidance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.85 |
| Total RVU | 34.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,141.61
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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