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63078 Spine disk surgery thorax

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional thoracic disc surgery, multi-level thoracic disc

Spine disc surgery in the thoracic region, add-on code for each additional segment. Used when thoracic disc procedures extend to multiple levels.

Clinical Context

Applied when multi-level thoracic discectomy is required for extensive disc pathology or compression affecting multiple spinal levels.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.20
Practice Expense RVU1.12
Malpractice RVU1.33
Total RVU5.65

Est. Medicare Payment

$188.71

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.