49215 Excise sacral spine tumor
Also known as: sacral tumor resection, sacral spine tumor excision, chordoma excision
Open excision of sacral spine neoplasm with en bloc resection and reconstruction as indicated.
Clinical Context
Open surgical excision of neoplastic lesions involving the sacral spine. Common indication is chordoma or other primary sacral tumors requiring en bloc resection for complete oncologic removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 36.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.08 |
| Total RVU | 59.98 |
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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