61850 Implant neuroelectrodes
Also known as: DBS electrode implantation, neuroelectrode placement
Implantation of electrodes in brain for deep brain stimulation therapy for movement or neuropsychiatric disorder.
In Plain Language
Placing electrodes in brain for electrical stimulation
Clinical Context
Performed for Parkinson disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders; increasingly used for psychiatric conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.01 |
| Total RVU | 13.01 |
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.01, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61850?
CPT 61850 (Implant neuroelectrodes) is a Surgery code. Implantation of electrodes in brain for deep brain stimulation therapy for movement or neuropsychiatric disorder.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61850?
The work RVU for CPT 61850 is 13.01. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Movement Disorder Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61850 used?
Performed for Parkinson disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders; increasingly used for psychiatric conditions.
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