63250 Revise spinal cord vsls crvl
Also known as: cervical spinal AVM repair, spinal vascular malformation repair
Revision or repair of spinal cord vascular lesions in the cervical region. This procedure involves surgical management of arteriovenous malformations, fistulas, or other vascular abnormalities of the cervical spinal cord.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of abnormal blood vessels in neck spinal cord
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, spinal arteriovenous malformations, or cavernous malformations causing myelopathy or progressive neurological decline.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 42.76 |
| Total RVU | 42.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 42.76, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63250?
CPT 63250 (Revise spinal cord vsls crvl) is a Surgery code. Revision or repair of spinal cord vascular lesions in the cervical region. This procedure involves surgical management of arteriovenous malformations, fistulas, or other vascular abnormalities of the cervical spinal cord.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63250?
The work RVU for CPT 63250 is 42.76. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Interventional Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63250 used?
Used for symptomatic spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, spinal arteriovenous malformations, or cavernous malformations causing myelopathy or progressive neurological decline.
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