63707 Repair spinal fluid leakage
Also known as: CSF leak repair, pseudomeningocele repair, spinal fluid leak closure
Repair of spinal cord cerebrospinal fluid leak or pseudomeningocele. This procedure involves closure of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaks or repair of postoperative fluid collections.
In Plain Language
repair of spinal fluid collection or leak
Clinical Context
Used for postoperative or post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks and pseudomeningoceles causing symptoms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.33 |
| Total RVU | 12.33 |
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 12.33, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63707?
CPT 63707 (Repair spinal fluid leakage) is a Surgery code. Repair of spinal cord cerebrospinal fluid leak or pseudomeningocele. This procedure involves closure of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaks or repair of postoperative fluid collections.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63707?
The work RVU for CPT 63707 is 12.33. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63707 used?
Used for postoperative or post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks and pseudomeningoceles causing symptoms.
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