63190 Incise spine nerve >2 segmnts
Also known as: multi-segment rhizotomy, selective dorsal rhizotomy, dorsal root sectioning
Incision of spinal nerve root for two or more segments. This procedure involves selective division of spinal nerve rootlets or tracts across multiple vertebral segments for pain management or functional restoration.
Clinical Context
Commonly used for selective dorsal rhizotomy in spasticity management in children with cerebral palsy or for multi-level pain ablation in intractable conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.92 |
| Total RVU | 33.68 |
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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