63048 Lam facetec &foramot each additional
Also known as: cervical laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy extension
Laminectomy with facetectomy and foraminotomy for each additional segment. This is an add-on code used when the cervical laminectomy involves extending the decompression to additional vertebral levels.
Clinical Context
Used as an add-on code when cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy requires decompression beyond the primary levels, typically performed for symptomatic stenosis at multiple segments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.10 |
| Total RVU | 5.61 |
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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