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63305 Remove vertebral idrl body thrc

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: thoracic posterolateral vertebrectomy, thoracic posterolateral corpectomy

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

Clinical Context

Used for thoracic vertebrectomy via posterolateral approach.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU35.33
Practice Expense RVU22.19
Malpractice RVU14.93
Total RVU72.45

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,419.83

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryOrthopedic Spine Surgery

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