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63191 Incise spine accessory nerve

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: spinal accessory nerve section, CN XI rhizotomy

Incision of the spinal accessory nerve. This procedure involves surgical division of the spinal accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) for functional restoration or pain management.

Clinical Context

Less commonly used, may be applied in specific pain syndromes or functional disorders affecting the spinal accessory nerve distribution.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU18.45
Practice Expense RVU15.00
Malpractice RVU7.77
Total RVU41.22

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,376.75

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOtolaryngology

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