63706 Repair of spinal herniation
Also known as: spinal dysraphism repair, spinal cord abnormality closure
Repair of spinal cord other dysmorphic lesion with closure of associated skin defect. This procedure addresses other structural spinal cord abnormalities with associated skin defect repair.
In Plain Language
closure of other spinal cord defects
Clinical Context
Used for repair of other spinal cord malformations including lipomyelomeningoceles, filum terminale lipomas, or other dysraphic lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.72 |
| Total RVU | 24.72 |
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 24.72, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63706?
CPT 63706 (Repair of spinal herniation) is a Surgery code. Repair of spinal cord other dysmorphic lesion with closure of associated skin defect. This procedure addresses other structural spinal cord abnormalities with associated skin defect repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63706?
The work RVU for CPT 63706 is 24.72. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63706 used?
Used for repair of other spinal cord malformations including lipomyelomeningoceles, filum terminale lipomas, or other dysraphic lesions.
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