63702 Repair of spinal herniation
Also known as: meningocele repair, spinal meningocele closure
Repair of spinal cord meningocele with closure of associated skin defect. This procedure involves correction of cerebrospinal fluid protrusion through meningocele with skin repair.
Clinical Context
Used for repair of meningoceles, which are dural herniations with cerebrospinal fluid but no nerve tissue involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.98 |
| Total RVU | 42.96 |
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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