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61619 Repair dura

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: dural graft, duraplasty

Repair of dural defect with graft interposition or patch placement for reconstruction of dural integrity.

Clinical Context

Used for extensive dural defects or when primary closure not possible. Grafts can be autologous fascia or synthetic dural substitutes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU21.55
Practice Expense RVU16.21
Malpractice RVU9.11
Total RVU46.87

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,565.46

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Neurosurgery

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