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63308 Remove vertebral body add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional vertebrectomy, vertebral body removal extension

Removal of vertebral body, add-on code for each additional vertebra. Used when vertebrectomy via any approach extends to multiple vertebral bodies.

Clinical Context

Applied when multi-level vertebrectomy is performed regardless of approach used.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.11
Practice Expense RVU1.71
Malpractice RVU1.83
Total RVU8.65

Est. Medicare Payment

$288.91

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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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.