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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 RVU8.89
Practice Expense RVU9.11
Malpractice RVU3.35
Total RVU21.35

Est. Medicare Payment

$713.09

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Neurosurgery

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