63185 Incise spine nerve half segmnt
Also known as: selective rhizotomy, partial rhizotomy, half-segmental nerve division
Incision of spinal nerve root for half of a segment. This ablative nerve procedure involves selective division of half of the spinal nerve rootlets or tract to treat pain or restore function.
Clinical Context
Used for selective dorsal rhizotomy in pediatric spasticity or for partial root sectioning in pain management, particularly for segmental pain or dystonia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.08 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.17 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.77 |
| Total RVU | 37.02 |
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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