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63066 Decompress spine cord add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional decompression extension, multi-level extension

Decompression of the spinal cord, add-on code for each additional segment when performing thoracic or combined decompression. Used to code additional levels beyond the primary decompression site.

Clinical Context

Applied when thoracic or combined region spinal cord decompression requires extending to multiple vertebral levels.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.18
Practice Expense RVU1.11
Malpractice RVU1.33
Total RVU5.62

Est. Medicare Payment

$187.71

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOrthopedic Spine Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.