62190 Establish brain cavity shunt
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: VA shunt placement, ventriculoatrial shunt, cardiac shunt surgery
Establishment of ventriculoatrial cerebrospinal fluid shunt. Creates drainage system from ventricles to right atrium of heart.
Clinical Context
Used for cerebrospinal fluid diversion in patients with contraindications to peritoneal shunting or in revision cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.99 |
| Total RVU | 28.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$947.56
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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