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61760 Implant brain electrodes

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: electrode implantation, intracranial monitoring

Implantation of intracranial electrodes (grid, strip, depth) for seizure focus localization and functional mapping.

Clinical Context

Performed in epilepsy surgery evaluation to localize seizure focus and identify eloquent cortex prior to resection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU21.83
Practice Expense RVU15.49
Malpractice RVU9.21
Total RVU46.53

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,554.10

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryEpilepsy Surgery

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