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.
In Plain Language
Bone cement injection into neck vertebra; Spinal stabilization procedure
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 |
| Total RVU | 8.43 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.43, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 22513?
CPT 22513 (Percutaneous vertebral augmentation) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty) of cervicothoracic vertebra, unilateral or bilateral, single vertebral segment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 22513?
The work RVU for CPT 22513 is 8.43. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 22513 used?
Used for vertebral compression fractures or pathological fractures in cervicothoracic spine; stabilizes vertebra and reduces pain from metastatic disease or osteoporosis.
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