62005 Treat skull fracture
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.
In Plain Language
skull fracture repair with bone lifting; cranial bone fragment elevation
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 |
| Total RVU | 17.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 17.19, this code ranks in the 78th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62005?
CPT 62005 (Treat skull fracture) is a Surgery code. Treatment of skull fracture with elevation of bone fragments. Includes opening of bone flap for fragment elevation and dural repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62005?
The work RVU for CPT 62005 is 17.19. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Cranial Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 62005 used?
Used for more complex skull fractures requiring surgical elevation of depressed bone fragments, often with intracranial inspection.
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