22513 Percutaneous vertebral augmentation
Also known as: Cervicothoracic vertebroplasty, Cervicothoracic kyphoplasty
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty) of cervicothoracic vertebra, unilateral or bilateral, single vertebral segment.
Clinical Context
Used for vertebral compression fractures or pathological fractures in cervicothoracic spine; stabilizes vertebra and reduces pain from metastatic disease or osteoporosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 163.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.57 |
| Total RVU | 173.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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