20250 Biopsy vrt bdy open thoracic
Also known as: thoracic vertebral body biopsy, spinal biopsy thoracic
Open surgical biopsy of vertebral body in thoracic spine region to obtain tissue sample from vertebral bone. This procedure provides access to thoracic spinal pathology.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose infectious, inflammatory, traumatic, or neoplastic pathology of thoracic vertebrae when imaging suggests vertebral involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.46 |
| Total RVU | 11.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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