62005 Treat skull fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: skull fracture elevation, depressed skull fracture repair
Treatment of skull fracture with elevation of bone fragments. Includes opening of bone flap for fragment elevation and dural repair.
Clinical Context
Used for more complex skull fractures requiring surgical elevation of depressed bone fragments, often with intracranial inspection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.26 |
| Total RVU | 37.83 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,263.52
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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