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 RVU | 21.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.49 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.21 |
| Total RVU | 46.53 |
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
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