61797 Srs cran lesion simple additional
Also known as: additional radiosurgery, additional lesion SRS
Stereotactic radiosurgery for additional or recurrent intracranial lesion in same treatment session or additional field.
In Plain Language
Additional focused radiation to another brain lesion
Clinical Context
Applied to additional lesions treated in same session or for treatment of recurrent disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.39 |
| Total RVU | 3.39 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.39, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61797?
CPT 61797 (Srs cran lesion simple additional) is a Surgery code. Stereotactic radiosurgery for additional or recurrent intracranial lesion in same treatment session or additional field.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61797?
The work RVU for CPT 61797 is 3.39. This code is primarily used by Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery.
When is CPT 61797 used?
Applied to additional lesions treated in same session or for treatment of recurrent disease.
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