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63744 Revision of spinal shunt

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: spinal shunt revision, shunt adjustment, shunt repositioning

Revision of spinal shunt system. This procedure involves modification, repositioning, or repair of an existing spinal shunt.

Clinical Context

Used for malfunction, obstruction, or inadequate function of an existing spinal shunt requiring revision.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU8.72
Practice Expense RVU9.65
Malpractice RVU3.67
Total RVU22.04

Est. Medicare Payment

$736.14

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

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Related Codes in spinal-shunt-procedures

63740Install spinal shuntwRVU: 12.3163741Install spinal shuntwRVU: 8.8963746Removal of spinal shuntwRVU: 7.1563170Incise spinal cord tract(s)wRVU: 21.6563172Drainage of spinal cystwRVU: 19.27

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