CPT 63172 — Laminectomy for drainage of intramedullary cyst to subarachnoid space (2026 RVU Values)
CPT code 63172 (Laminectomy for drainage of intramedullary cyst to subarachnoid space) is published in the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule with 19.27 work RVUs and 41.88 total RVUs. Use this page as a reference for billing, productivity tracking, and compensation modeling.
2026 RVU breakdown
- Work RVU: 19.27
- Practice expense + malpractice RVU: 22.61
- Total RVU: 41.88
The work RVU decreased from 19.76 in 2025 to 19.27 in 2026 (-2.5%). See 2025 values.
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