22848 Insert pelvic fixation device
Surgery
Also known as: Pelvic fixation, Sacropelvic fixation
Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvis); any method.
Clinical Context
Used when spinal fusion extends to sacrum or requires additional stability by anchoring to pelvis; common in long constructs and deformity correction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.74 |
| Total RVU | 9.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$317.63
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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