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.
In Plain Language
repair of spinal fluid leak
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 |
| Total RVU | 17.03 |
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 17.03, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63700?
CPT 63700 (Repair of spinal herniation) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63700?
The work RVU for CPT 63700 is 17.03. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63700 used?
Used for repair of traumatic or iatrogenic dural defects, post-laminectomy CSF leaks, or dural tears from any cause.
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