63050 Cervical laminoplsty 2/> seg
Also known as: cervical laminoplasty, open-door laminoplasty, cervical canal expansion
Cervical laminoplasty of two or more segments. This procedure involves opening the lamina on one side while keeping the other side intact, creating a hinge to decompress the spinal cord without fusing the vertebrae.
Clinical Context
Used for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy when patient is a candidate for posterior decompression. Preserves segmental motion and avoids fusion complications, commonly used in Asian populations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.85 |
| Total RVU | 41.95 |
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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