62180 Establish brain cavity shunt
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: VP shunt placement, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, brain shunt surgery
Establishment of ventriculoperitoneal or ventriculopleural cerebrospinal fluid shunt. Creates drainage system from ventricles to body cavity.
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of hydrocephalus by creating a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from brain ventricles.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.28 |
| Total RVU | 47.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,572.81
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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