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 RVU | 15.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.33 |
| Total RVU | 33.73 |
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
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