22818 Kyphectomy 1-2 segments
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Kyphectomy, Kyphosis correction
Kyphectomy, congenital kyphosis; single or double segment.
Clinical Context
Rare procedure for fixed congenital kyphosis; requires removal of vertebral bodies and fusion to achieve correction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 33.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.14 |
| Total RVU | 57.24 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,911.82
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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