63620 Srs spinal lesion
Also known as: spinal radiosurgery, gamma knife spinal, cyberknife spinal
Stereotactic radiosurgery of spinal lesion, single session. This procedure delivers highly focused radiation to a spinal lesion in a single treatment.
In Plain Language
precise radiation treatment of spinal growth
Clinical Context
Used for benign and malignant spinal tumors, metastases, or vascular malformations unsuitable for surgery or refractory to other treatments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.21 |
| Total RVU | 15.21 |
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 15.21, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63620?
CPT 63620 (Srs spinal lesion) is a Surgery code. Stereotactic radiosurgery of spinal lesion, single session. This procedure delivers highly focused radiation to a spinal lesion in a single treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63620?
The work RVU for CPT 63620 is 15.21. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Spine Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63620 used?
Used for benign and malignant spinal tumors, metastases, or vascular malformations unsuitable for surgery or refractory to other treatments.
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