63300 Remove vertebral xdrl body crvcl
Also known as: cervical anterior vertebrectomy, anterior cervical corpectomy
Removal of vertebral body with anterior approach in the cervical region. This procedure involves anterior vertebrectomy for decompression of the cervical spinal cord.
Clinical Context
Used for cervical pathology requiring anterior decompression including OPLL, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, or vertebral body pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.13 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.53 |
| Total RVU | 52.13 |
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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