63173 Drainage of spinal cyst
Also known as: thoracolumbar syrinx drainage, thoracolumbar cyst drainage, thoracolumbar myelotomy
Drainage of spinal cord cyst in the thoracic or lumbar region. This procedure involves accessing and draining cerebrospinal fluid-containing cysts within or adjacent to the thoracic or lumbar spinal cord.
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic post-traumatic or idiopathic thoracolumbar syrinx causing progressive myelopathy or pain, often in the context of tethered spinal cord.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 10.02 |
| Total RVU | 50.81 |
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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