63066 Decompress spine cord 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 RVU | 3.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.11 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.33 |
| Total RVU | 5.62 |
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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