63700 Repair of spinal herniation
Also known as: dural repair, dural tear closure, cerebrospinal fluid leak repair
Repair of spinal cord dural defect or cerebrospinal fluid leak. This procedure involves closure and repair of dural tears or fistulas causing cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Clinical Context
Used for repair of traumatic or iatrogenic dural defects, post-laminectomy CSF leaks, or dural tears from any cause.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.03 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.40 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.19 |
| Total RVU | 39.62 |
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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