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63304 Remove vertebral idrl body crvcl

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cervical posterolateral vertebrectomy, cervical posterolateral corpectomy

Removal of vertebral body with posterolateral approach in the cervical region. This procedure uses a posterolateral access for cervical vertebrectomy and decompression.

Clinical Context

Used when anterolateral access is not appropriate for cervical vertebrectomy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU33.00
Practice Expense RVU21.37
Malpractice RVU13.93
Total RVU68.30

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,281.22

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

Specialties

Orthopedic Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

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