63740 Install spinal shunt
Also known as: spinal shunt placement, syrinx shunt implant, spinal fluid diversion
Implantation of spinal shunt for cerebrospinal fluid diversion. This procedure involves placement of a shunt system to manage pathological cerebrospinal fluid accumulation within the spinal cord.
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic syrinx, hydromyelia, or other pathological spinal cord fluid collections causing neurological symptoms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.31 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.17 |
| Total RVU | 30.21 |
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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