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63704 Repair of spinal herniation

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: myelomeningocele repair, spinal neural tube defect closure

Repair of spinal cord myelomeningocele with closure of associated skin defect. This comprehensive procedure involves closure of a defect containing both neural tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.

Clinical Context

Used for neonatal or pediatric repair of spinal dysraphism including myelomeningocele, the most common neural tube defect.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU21.87
Practice Expense RVU18.91
Malpractice RVU9.23
Total RVU50.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,670.33

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.