62148 Retr bone flap to fix skull
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: bone flap reattachment, skull flap fixation
Reattachment or replacement of previously removed bone flap to restore skull integrity. Add-on procedure for complex cases.
Clinical Context
Used for reattachment of temporarily removed bone flaps during staged neurosurgical procedures or correction of malposition.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 3.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$115.23
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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