63200 Release spinal cord lumbar
Also known as: lumbar spinal cord untethering, lumbar cord release, tethered spinal cord release
Release of tethered spinal cord in the lumbar region. This procedure involves surgical division of adhesions or restrictive tissues anchoring the lumbar spinal cord to adjacent structures.
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic tethered spinal cord causing progressive neurological deterioration, typically in pediatric or adolescent patients with tethering from filum terminale or adhesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.73 |
| Total RVU | 45.96 |
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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