63741 Install spinal shunt
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.
In Plain Language
placement of simple spinal fluid drainage tube
Clinical Context
Used for straightforward spinal shunt placement when complex reconstruction is not required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.89 |
| Total RVU | 8.89 |
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 8.89, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 63741?
CPT 63741 (Install spinal shunt) is a Surgery code. Implantation of spinal shunt for cerebrospinal fluid diversion with simple construction. This is a simplified spinal shunt placement for fluid management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 63741?
The work RVU for CPT 63741 is 8.89. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 63741 used?
Used for straightforward spinal shunt placement when complex reconstruction is not required.
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