62192 Establish brain cavity shunt
Also known as: ventriculovenous shunt, supraperitoneal shunt, alternative shunt placement
Establishment of ventriculovenous cerebrospinal fluid shunt or other supraperitoneal drainage procedure. Alternative drainage pathway for cerebrospinal fluid.
Clinical Context
Used for cerebrospinal fluid diversion in patients requiring alternative shunt placement due to peritoneal or cardiac contraindications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.48 |
| Total RVU | 30.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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