63088 Remove vertebral body add-on
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: additional thoracolumbar vertebrectomy, TL extension
Removal of vertebral body for decompression, add-on code for each additional vertebra in the thoracolumbar region. Used when thoracolumbar vertebrectomy extends to additional levels.
Clinical Context
Applied when comprehensive thoracolumbar decompression requires multiple vertebral body removals.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.44 |
| Total RVU | 7.02 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$234.47
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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