62223 Establish brain cavity shunt
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: cervical drain placement, upper thoracic drain, cervical CSF drainage
Establishment of cerebrospinal fluid drainage system via cervical or upper thoracic subarachnoid space puncture. Alternative drainage location.
Clinical Context
Used for cerebrospinal fluid drainage when lumbar or cisternal approaches are contraindicated or inaccessible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.07 |
| Total RVU | 30.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,023.38
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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