61750 Incise skull/brain biopsy
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: brain biopsy, open biopsy
Craniotomy with brain biopsy of intracranial lesion via open approach for tissue diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure when neuroimaging inconclusive or tissue needed for diagnosis. May be combined with resection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.12 |
| Total RVU | 41.48 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,385.43
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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