61770 Incise skull for treatment
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: craniotomy for treatment
Craniotomy for therapeutic intervention directed at intracranial structure (resection, ablation, or other treatment).
Clinical Context
General surgical access code for therapeutic intracranial procedures not specified by more specific codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.29 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.55 |
| Total RVU | 47.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,584.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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