62121 Incise skull repair
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: incised skull cavity repair, skull flap cavity closure
Surgical incision of bone with repair of skull cavity through bone flap approach. Includes identification and treatment of underlying pathology.
Clinical Context
Used for surgical management of skull cavities requiring bone flap elevation for complete visualization and definitive repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.45 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.94 |
| Total RVU | 42.91 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,433.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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