62117 Reduction of skull defect
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: large skull defect reduction, major cranial defect repair
Reduction of cranial or skull defect greater than 5 centimeters in diameter using bone graft or bone flap repositioning.
Clinical Context
Used for correction of large congenital or acquired skull defects exceeding 5 centimeters, often requiring bone grafting.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.70 |
| Total RVU | 57.07 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,906.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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