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62120 Repair skull cavity lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: skull cavity repair, encephalocele repair

Repair of cavity within skull including removal of abnormal tissue or fluid collection and closure of dural defect.

Clinical Context

Used for repair of skull cavities or encephaloceles that may result from trauma, infection, or developmental abnormalities.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU23.98
Practice Expense RVU30.10
Malpractice RVU10.13
Total RVU64.21

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,144.61

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryReconstructive Surgery

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