61782 Scan procedure cranial extra
Surgery
Also known as: extracranial stereotactic localization
Stereotactic procedure scan or localization imaging of extracranial target with stereotactic frame application.
Clinical Context
Stereotactic imaging for procedures targeting non-intracranial structures (trigeminal nerve, pituitary).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.76 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 4.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$144.29
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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