63053 Lam factc/frmt arthrd lum each
Also known as: additional lumbar laminectomy, lumbar fusion extension
Laminectomy with facetectomy or foraminotomy for arthrodesis, each additional lumbar segment. Add-on code for extending lumbar fusion decompression to additional levels beyond the first.
Clinical Context
Coded when lumbar laminectomy with fusion extends beyond L1, frequently used in multi-level degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.69 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.23 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.21 |
| Total RVU | 6.13 |
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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