63197 Lam with cordotomy 1stg thrc
Also known as: thoracic laminectomy cordotomy, thoracic cordotomy with laminectomy
Laminectomy with cordotomy in the thoracic region, first stage. This is an initial or single-stage procedure combining laminectomy with surgical division of spinal cord tracts for pain relief.
Clinical Context
Used in selected pain syndromes where cordotomy (spinothalamic tract division) combined with laminectomy provides analgesia, increasingly rare with modern pain management options.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.48 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.01 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.92 |
| Total RVU | 50.41 |
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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