63091 Remove vertebral body add-on
Also known as: additional lumbar vertebrectomy, lumbar extension
Removal of vertebral body for decompression, add-on code for each additional lumbar vertebra. Used when lumbar vertebrectomy requires excising multiple vertebral bodies.
Clinical Context
Applied when multi-level lumbar vertebrectomy is performed for extensive compressive pathology affecting multiple levels.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.85 |
| Total RVU | 4.73 |
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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