62000 Treat skull fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: skull fracture treatment, depressed fracture elevation
Elevation of depressed bone fragments or debridement of bone fragments associated with skull fracture. Does not include elevation of bone.
Clinical Context
Used for acute management of skull fractures involving bone fragmentation, often performed urgently for neurological protection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.72 |
| Total RVU | 31.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,040.74
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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