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.
In Plain Language
spinal canal enlargement without fusion; expandable spinal corridor
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 |
| Total RVU | 21.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 21.46, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63050?
CPT 63050 (Cervical laminoplsty 2/> seg) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63050?
The work RVU for CPT 63050 is 21.46. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63050 used?
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.
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