62100 Repair brain fluid leakage
Also known as: cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, CSF fistula repair, dural leak repair
Repair of cerebrospinal fluid leak including identification and sealing of cerebrospinal fluid fistula. May include grafting or sealant application.
In Plain Language
brain fluid leak repair; spinal fluid leak treatment
Clinical Context
Used for repair of dural or skull base defects causing cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which can lead to meningitis if untreated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.94 |
| Total RVU | 22.94 |
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 22.94, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62100?
CPT 62100 (Repair brain fluid leakage) is a Surgery code. Repair of cerebrospinal fluid leak including identification and sealing of cerebrospinal fluid fistula. May include grafting or sealant application.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62100?
The work RVU for CPT 62100 is 22.94. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 62100 used?
Used for repair of dural or skull base defects causing cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which can lead to meningitis if untreated.
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