63704 Repair of spinal herniation
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 RVU | 21.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.23 |
| Total RVU | 50.01 |
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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