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63702 Repair of spinal herniation

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU18.92
Practice Expense RVU16.06
Malpractice RVU7.98
Total RVU42.96

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,434.86

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryPediatric Neurosurgery

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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.