20251 Biopsy vrt bdy open lumbar/crv
Also known as: lumbar vertebral biopsy, cervical vertebral biopsy
Open surgical biopsy of vertebral body in lumbar or cervical spine region to obtain tissue sample from spinal vertebral bone. This procedure accesses cervical or lumbar spinal pathology.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose infections, malignancies, inflammatory conditions, or metabolic bone diseases affecting cervical or lumbar vertebrae.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.66 |
| Total RVU | 12.61 |
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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