63741 Install spinal shunt
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: spinal shunt placement, simple syrinx shunt
Implantation of spinal shunt for cerebrospinal fluid diversion with simple construction. This is a simplified spinal shunt placement for fluid management.
Clinical Context
Used for straightforward spinal shunt placement when complex reconstruction is not required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.11 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.35 |
| Total RVU | 21.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$713.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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