61760 Implant brain electrodes
Also known as: electrode implantation, intracranial monitoring
Implantation of intracranial electrodes (grid, strip, depth) for seizure focus localization and functional mapping.
In Plain Language
Placing electrodes in brain for seizure 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 |
| Total RVU | 21.83 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 21.83, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61760?
CPT 61760 (Implant brain electrodes) is a Surgery code. Implantation of intracranial electrodes (grid, strip, depth) for seizure focus localization and functional mapping.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61760?
The work RVU for CPT 61760 is 21.83. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61760 used?
Performed in epilepsy surgery evaluation to localize seizure focus and identify eloquent cortex prior to resection.
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