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61791 Treat trigeminal tract

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: trigeminal tractotomy, mesencephalic tractotomy

Surgical treatment of trigeminal nerve tract or nucleus in brainstem via tractotomy for pain management.

Clinical Context

Performed for refractory trigeminal pain when peripheral approaches fail. Brainstem lesioning technique.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU15.02
Practice Expense RVU12.38
Malpractice RVU6.33
Total RVU33.73

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,126.58

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryPain Surgery

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