62220 Establish brain cavity shunt
Also known as: cisternal drain placement, subarachnoid drainage, cisternal CSF drainage
Establishment of cerebrospinal fluid drainage system via cisternal puncture. Includes placement of drain or catheter in the subarachnoid space.
Clinical Context
Used for cerebrospinal fluid drainage in cases of hydrocephalus or increased intracranial pressure via cisterna magna puncture.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.75 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.96 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.32 |
| Total RVU | 29.03 |
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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